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suspended

[suh-spen-did] / səˈspɛn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
pensile
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
postponed
Synonyms


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Welcome to the “Science Fair for Suspended Research,” perhaps an understatement of what’s at stake.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Suspended inside the ice are ancient air bubbles which scientists hope will help solve an enduring mystery about our planet's climate history.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025

Suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho received a 2-year prison sentence on a conviction for abuse of office, The Fiji Times newspaper reported.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

Suspended in water, the legs of the new robot are made of 3D-printed elements, flexible rubber, and skeletal muscle tissue grown by culturing rat cells in a lab.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 26, 2024

Suspended up two stories made all the city noise disappear.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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