suspend
verb (used with object)
to hang by attachment to something above.
had been suspending
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past perfect progressiveof suspend.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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GB News confirmed Robinson had been suspending, "pending an investigation".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
Hull would not discuss the details of the conversation Welborn had with administrators but confirmed that Mary had been suspending for running afoul of school policy by recording the video.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
