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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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After the Reggie titles in ‘77 and ‘78, the franchise didn’t win another Series until Admiral Huffenpuff was sidelined with a suspension and patient GM Stick Michael cultivated a young roster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He stressed that this suspension was "only for the high school student protests" and for "just long enough to understand what happened".

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

If England do have an issue at centre-forward due to a Kane injury or suspension - or his eventual retirement - they could always opt to play without one.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

There’s a certain amount of willing suspension of disbelief to an extent; you can’t be going to see these shows if you are going to be a trainspotter.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

However, he didn’t lose his grip on the suspension ring, and Lee could see him safely poised, ready to swing himself clear.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

The university said in a statement that the matter was referred to a "panel of trained faculty and staff" that issued "a range of sanctions, which included expulsions and suspensions from Cornell".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Venue owners and fans wonder how far the suspensions have spread.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Representatives for Meta, reached for comment, did not offer a statement or elaborate on the reasons for the suspensions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

The former Liverpool player's inclusion in midfield was largely circumstantial, with suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva leaving Mourinho short on options.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The fairy fort was crammed with full-moon overnighters complaining about the shuttle suspensions.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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