suspend
verb (used with object)
to hang by attachment to something above.
are suspending
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present progressiveof suspend.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“For the movement to continue, it can’t be me. And for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations, “Platner said.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Instead, Asian countries such as China are suspending fuel exports, in order to save supplies for their own populations.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Multiple postal services around Europe say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025
Several airlines have cancelled flights to Beirut, while United, Delta and British Airways are expected to announce they are suspending flights to Tel Aviv.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024
We must mind not to be blown up by one barrel whilst we are suspending another.
From The Frozen Pirate by W. Clark (William Clark) Russell
