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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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If the NFL were to determine that Jackson violated its personal conduct policy, he could be subject to a six-game suspension or banishment from the league, with an opportunity to appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That left Wembanyama one flagrant foul away from an automatic suspension and the Knicks seized upon the moment of Spurs hesitation to mount a 13-0 scoring run.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The death penalty returned after a brief period of suspension when the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Gregg v.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Under Martinez, who took over in 2023 after leaving Belgium, Ronaldo has so far featured in 31 of the Spaniard's 39 games in charge, with most of his absences coming through injury or suspension.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

They came all four days of Joseph’s suspension.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt




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