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
While JetBlue Airways has said its daily service remains suspended until at last April, American Airlines announced the indefinite suspensions of flights between Miami and Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
At just 21 years old, the Nashville Predators forward has 11 previous suspensions in two leagues.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Another 417 officers were recommended for suspensions, though the lengths were not known.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
In a press statement (released via the official NBA Communications PR team's X handle), the league elaborated on its thinking behind the suspensions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, the suspensions will actually save the players' respective squads a little money.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The platform enabled creators to appeal suspensions and demonetization, and launched new tools for Shorts, including the ability to create autogenerated captions, modify caption fonts and colors, remix already remixed audio and video clips, and add autogenerated voice-overs.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Every day, inspectors like Floyd pull over trucks — 18-wheelers, concrete mixers, cargo carriers — to ensure their brakes are working, their suspensions are intact, and their drivers are sober and properly licensed.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Commercial vehicle inspections help ensure that trucks can’t run around with faulty brakes, axles or suspensions, and that drivers are properly licensed.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
At just 21 years old, the Nashville Predators forward has 11 previous suspensions in two leagues.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Another 417 officers were recommended for suspensions, though the lengths were not known.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024
In a press statement (released via the official NBA Communications PR team's X handle), the league elaborated on its thinking behind the suspensions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Interestingly, the suspensions will actually save the players' respective squads a little money.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The platform enabled creators to appeal suspensions and demonetization, and launched new tools for Shorts, including the ability to create autogenerated captions, modify caption fonts and colors, remix already remixed audio and video clips, and add autogenerated voice-overs.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Every day, inspectors like Floyd pull over trucks — 18-wheelers, concrete mixers, cargo carriers — to ensure their brakes are working, their suspensions are intact, and their drivers are sober and properly licensed.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Commercial vehicle inspections help ensure that trucks can’t run around with faulty brakes, axles or suspensions, and that drivers are properly licensed.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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