as in suspense
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 suspension effectively halted traffic along the midpoint of the Northeast Corridor, the busiest train line in the country.
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Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Both cars used a similar unibody chassis, with MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
After nearly two hours of executive session Monday night, the board returned at 10:25 p.m. and modified a recommendation for termination to a 90-day suspension.
—Campbell Roper, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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Simon J. Levien, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Both cars used a similar unibody chassis, with MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
After nearly two hours of executive session Monday night, the board returned at 10:25 p.m. and modified a recommendation for termination to a 90-day suspension.
—Campbell Roper, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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