suspend
verb (used with object)
to hang by attachment to something above.
was suspending
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past progressiveof suspend.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The oysterman and former Marine who bested a popular governor and built a grass-roots network of more than 15,000 supporters in Maine announced he was suspending his campaign on Wednesday night.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Last month, Sherritt said it was suspending operations and repatriating staff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The company also said it was suspending revenue guidance for the year until conditions stabilize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
The announcement came just hours before Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for California governor Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
I felt that Farmer was suspending his usual critical judgment, looking only for things to praise.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
