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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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It was reported that no babies will be delivered at the Newry hospital if plans for a temporary suspension of services go ahead amid "significant" workforce pressures.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The circumstances around her license suspension were not immediately available.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

But if those particles are collected inside a flask, they form a dense suspension of burned tobacco -- a tar-like sludge.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

The new president has requested US assistance and, in particular, a suspension of customs duties to support reconstruction.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

A suspension bridge built out of Kirk’s Soap.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

After The Times contacted Meta for information about the suspensions, Club Cobra, Chico, Audry Cobra and the venues’ staff all saw their Instagram pages restored last weekend.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

Forget the fines and suspensions, most hurtful to fans is the league stripping the Clippers of five first-round draft picks, from 2029 through 2033.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

The former Liverpool player's inclusion in midfield was largely circumstantial, with suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva leaving Mourinho short on options.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Many European and North American airlines—including Air Canada, KLM and Lufthansa—have extended their suspensions of flights to Dubai, in some cases until next year.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

The fairy fort was crammed with full-moon overnighters complaining about the shuttle suspensions.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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