as in suspense
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Options include an onboard ARB air compressor, Agile Offroad suspension upgrade, and an off-road front bumper with LED lights.
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New Atlas, 27 May 2025
The suspension has dynamic air ride with dynamic response pro with automatic access height control and adaptive dynamics, assisted by an electronic active differential, with torque vectoring by automatic wheel braking and all wheel steering.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Between its high power output, tuned suspension, and refined interior, the GR Sport is as sporty as the RAV4 gets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Trade Truce Helped The Market Rally On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day suspension on new tariffs targeting Chinese imports.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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New Atlas, 27 May 2025
The suspension has dynamic air ride with dynamic response pro with automatic access height control and adaptive dynamics, assisted by an electronic active differential, with torque vectoring by automatic wheel braking and all wheel steering.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
Between its high power output, tuned suspension, and refined interior, the GR Sport is as sporty as the RAV4 gets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Trade Truce Helped The Market Rally On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day suspension on new tariffs targeting Chinese imports.
—Adam Sarhan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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suspense
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Susan Walter is the author of five novels of suspense: Lie by the Pool, Good as Dead, Over Her Dead Body, Letters from Strangers,, and Running Cold.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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While the premise could result in an overly dour or preachy book, Nguyen's novel zips forward with page-turning suspense, humor, and nuance.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 June 2025
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“Suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspension. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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