as in suspenses
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspensions
The Hornets are down two starters thanks to suspensions.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort, while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same time, unsubstantiated rumors swirled on social media that alleged local schools were taking severe actions, such as preemptive school closures, mass suspensions, multi-day detentions and prohibiting students from walking at graduation.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
After the suspensions, an Instagram account called @pwcs_iceout, which stands for Prince William County Schools ICE OUT, was allegedly launched by students to promote another walk out on Friday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The legislation would prohibit schools from enforcing their cell phone bans through fines, fees, suspensions, expulsions, ticketing, or deployment of police officers or school resource officers.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2026
Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort, while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
At the same time, unsubstantiated rumors swirled on social media that alleged local schools were taking severe actions, such as preemptive school closures, mass suspensions, multi-day detentions and prohibiting students from walking at graduation.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
After the suspensions, an Instagram account called @pwcs_iceout, which stands for Prince William County Schools ICE OUT, was allegedly launched by students to promote another walk out on Friday.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
While safeguards exist, students should familiarize themselves with their district’s policy regarding school absences and suspensions, Achar said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The legislation would prohibit schools from enforcing their cell phone bans through fines, fees, suspensions, expulsions, ticketing, or deployment of police officers or school resource officers.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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