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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The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
While long suspensions for kneeing are less common than for other plays in the NHL, there is precedent for players missing considerable time in these situations, especially when involving repeat offenders.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The suspensions are 90 days for a first offense and permanent after that.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
No substitute or connecting bus service is provided during the suspensions, so riders should plan for alternate transportation.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The financial and administrative cost of legal battles Suing the federal government over funding suspensions is expensive.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The Sun Belt issued one-game suspensions for South Alabama's three leading scorers — guard Amyah Sutton, forward Daniela Gonzalez and forward Cordasia Harris — for their roles in a on-court fight Wednesday with Coastal Carolina players.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Airlines hedge more religiously but also have to contend with regional route suspensions, JPMorgan noted.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Airlines are now extending service suspensions.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
While long suspensions for kneeing are less common than for other plays in the NHL, there is precedent for players missing considerable time in these situations, especially when involving repeat offenders.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The suspensions are 90 days for a first offense and permanent after that.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
No substitute or connecting bus service is provided during the suspensions, so riders should plan for alternate transportation.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The financial and administrative cost of legal battles Suing the federal government over funding suspensions is expensive.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
The Sun Belt issued one-game suspensions for South Alabama's three leading scorers — guard Amyah Sutton, forward Daniela Gonzalez and forward Cordasia Harris — for their roles in a on-court fight Wednesday with Coastal Carolina players.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Airlines hedge more religiously but also have to contend with regional route suspensions, JPMorgan noted.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Airlines are now extending service suspensions.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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