suspension

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A fire caused by falling debris from an intercepted attack forced the suspension of operations at the Habshan gas complex in Abu Dhabi, the government media office said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A surge of water over six stories tall washes away the Sangkalang suspension bridge, a crucial link over the Teesta River, and one of more than 30 bridges that were destroyed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Shortly before Carragher's suspension was announced, First Minister John Swinney was asked if he had confidence in Carragher.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, recently enacted a 60-day suspension of the state’s motor-fuel tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The morning of her suspension, Izzy had been in her seat, practicing a tricky fingering on the E string for the Saint-Saëns piece she’d been working on in her private lessons.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng