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suspend

[suh-spend] / səˈspɛnd /




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South Korea’s Kospi surged over 5.0%, prompting the Korean exchange to briefly suspend trade of the index’s stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The rule would also restrict research topics, limit U.S. scientists’ ability to collaborate with colleagues in other countries and make it easier for the government to suspend or cancel grants at any time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Jiangsu province, also in China's eastern region, said it would suspend "all in-person educational activities" at schools from Thursday afternoon through Friday and urged students and teachers to "pay attention to typhoon safety".

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Balogun was able to play in the 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the last 16 after Fifa's disciplinary committee opted to suspend his one-game ban for 12 months.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

“I am, however, going to suspend you from the bus.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Ms. Hochul announced the moratorium Tuesday in an executive order that suspends permitting for data centers while her administration works on a “regulatory framework.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The agreement only explicitly suspends Iranian tolls for the 60 days, and calls for Iran and Oman to “conduct dialogue” about strait management alongside other Gulf states and “in line with applicable international law.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

The NBA automatically suspends any player who receives 16 technical fouls during a season.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

It suspends the right of assembly and permits individuals to be arrested and interrogated without a court order.

From Barron's Jan. 19, 2026

And the sub-conscious mind, under the influence of powerful and positive suggestion, suspends hunger.

From The Science of Being Well by Wattles, Wallace Delois

When the Southport venue last staged the game's oldest championship in 2017, play was briefly suspended during the second round because of heavy wind and rain.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to arrest immigrants following two fatal shootings, according to current and former ICE officials familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

In a letter last month to the municipality of Lipari and the Sicily region, the environmental foundation Marevivo called the authorisation procedure for the desalination plants to be suspended.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Many of the private universities it competes with, including all Ivy League schools, Stanford and Caltech, have reinstated the testing requirements suspended over COVID-era disruptions or racial equity concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

With each explosion, bare bulbs swing from suspended wires overhead, throwing golden casts over the room.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

He was dragged into suspending his campaign and has now withdrawn from the race.

From Slate Jul. 11, 2026

Olise's bookings stands, despite Fifa suspending a red card for United States striker Folarin Balogun at the tournament which meant he was available for a last-16 tie against Belgium.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

“For the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations, “Platner said.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Others followed suit, suspending or restructuring their agreements with Cuba under U.S. pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

I eased down beside her, suspending my breath at the water’s sting.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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