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
The main shipping companies have already confirmed that they are suspending the passage of their fleets along the route.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 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
Moeller-Maersk and the Evergreen Marine Corporation, that are suspending or rerouting ship traffic to avoid the coast of Yemen.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
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
