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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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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

The suspension of oil exports “could be an insurance premium that we pay, but historically, it is still a moment in time,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Also this month, the California Department of Insurance filed an administrative action against State Farm seeking possible suspension of the carrier’s insurance license, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"Still, markets understand the difference between stabilization and resolution. This summit feels less like a peace treaty and more like engineers reinforcing a suspension bridge during a storm," Innes said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Grumman was standing beside him, one hand on the suspension ring, with lines of exhaustion deep in his face.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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