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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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In January, around 40 environmental organizations called for the suspension of the resort plans, citing threats to biodiversity.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

What followed was a contentious election campaign, McArthur’s expulsion, her husband’s and mother’s suspension and now a lawsuit against the club that some members say has already cost upwards of $400,000 to defend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Because schools can record up to three reasons for each suspension, these figures do not represent individual incidents but show how often different forms of abuse are cited.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Before the suspension, freeway operations were available in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It turns out, two weeks’ suspension isn’t so bad, by the way.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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