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suspension

[suh-spen-shuhn] / səˈspɛn ʃən /


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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said local authorities were assessing damage to roads, bridges and critical infrastructure and ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

It announced a temporary suspension of nonstop flight routes out of LAX to Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Washington Dulles airports.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In January, around 40 environmental organizations called for the suspension of the resort plans, citing threats to biodiversity.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The school board overruled; he was given a few weeks’ suspension and returned to the classroom.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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