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as in postponing
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge suspended the hearing to give the district attorney more time to process evidence
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as in hanging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
suspended a banner proclaiming the town's "Heritage Days" from the archway
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Recent Examples of suspending
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
To avoid closed or hazardous airspace, airlines are suspending routes or redrawing flight maps, sometimes following a more circuitous path.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Also, suspending the gas tax would mitigate the rising price of goods and services over the short term from the increase in transportation costs.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The measure allows the governor to issue a temporary executive order suspending restrictions with Cuba if the federal government changes Cuba’s diplomatic status.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The measure allows the governor to issue a temporary executive order suspending restrictions with Cuba if the federal government changes Cuba's diplomatic status.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented the new measure suspending the use of visual separation between airplanes and helicopters.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The antiproton trap contains a magnetic field that spins the antiparticles in a circle, suspending them in space.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency is suspending federal enforcement of certain state fuel requirements as well, allowing the production and distribution of gasoline with 9% to 15% ethanol content.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
To avoid closed or hazardous airspace, airlines are suspending routes or redrawing flight maps, sometimes following a more circuitous path.
—Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Also, suspending the gas tax would mitigate the rising price of goods and services over the short term from the increase in transportation costs.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The measure allows the governor to issue a temporary executive order suspending restrictions with Cuba if the federal government changes Cuba’s diplomatic status.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The measure allows the governor to issue a temporary executive order suspending restrictions with Cuba if the federal government changes Cuba's diplomatic status.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the wake of the crash, the FAA implemented the new measure suspending the use of visual separation between airplanes and helicopters.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The antiproton trap contains a magnetic field that spins the antiparticles in a circle, suspending them in space.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
The agency is suspending federal enforcement of certain state fuel requirements as well, allowing the production and distribution of gasoline with 9% to 15% ethanol content.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspending
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The central bank’s latest projections show interest rates remain unchanged for longer than previously expected, postponing cuts that had been pencilled in earlier this year.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There was the usual assemblage of male and female Anna’s and just a couple of the Allen’s darting out occasionally from the sanctuary of the nearby tree to drink nectar from the hanging feeders.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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At one point, a part of the big-rig was hanging over the railing.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Like a rare daylight-visible meteor, a brilliant red fireball flashed before my eyes, interrupting a mindless moment of communion with nature.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s a reference to what Duncan always intended, and rightly so, as a holistic approach to the problem of violent crime, involving not just violence interrupting by former gang members turned peacekeepers but better education and job opportunities for the young people most at risk.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Patreon has recruited Substack talent by dangling sweeteners like revenue guarantees.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Donatella, with that trademark platinum blonde hair and a cigarette forever dangling from her mouth, was the one who kept the parties—and thus, the brand—raging.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, Illinois HB 910 passed out of committee but failed to be taken up by House legislators before adjourning their session.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
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