be suspended

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Opening an inquest into Huntley's death, County Durham and Darlington senior coroner Jeremy Chipperfield said his further inquiry would be suspended pending criminal proceedings.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The State Bar Court will rule on whether Romeyn and Khalifeh committed professional misconduct and could recommend that their licenses to practice law be suspended or that the attorneys be disbarred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

If found culpable, he could be suspended from the practice of law or disbarred in D.C.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

After four months his drivers license will be suspended and personal property, like a car, could be repossessed, or even be subject to wage garnishment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The work was delicate and exhausting, and had to be suspended for a time to permit Michelson a brief but comprehensive nervous breakdown, but by 1887 they had their results.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson