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Meanings of suspended in English

In a temporary cessation or suspension of an ongoing activity.

Suspended.

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Examples for "paused"
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Its actual meaning is 'a self-sacrifice for the common good.' She paused.
Inferno
2
He said, 'I shall walk with you a while, James.' He paused.
Sword of Honour
3
In the outer office, I paused to ask him one final question.
Harvest Home
4
Yes, it is,' she said and the whole house paused to listen.
The gathering
5
My thanks take the form of advice. He paused; I said nothing.
The Left Hand of Darkness

Abeyant.

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Usage of suspended in English
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Travel from Europe to the USA will be suspended for 30 days.
BBC
2
Within seven days and surging COVID-19 cases both parties suspended physical campaigning.
Jamaica Observer
3
Health Minister David Clark yesterday temporarily suspended the exemptions after the news.
Radio NZ
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In August last year, trading on the derivatives market was temporarily suspended.
Reuters
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The final four years were suspended at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.
The Irish Times
6
It suspended production in Europe earlier this month because of the pandemic.
Reuters
7
High-speed rail services to France, the Netherlands and Germany were also suspended.
Reuters
8
Fiji's main opposition party has been suspended from parliament for 60 days.
Radio NZ
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The army has suspended the constitution adopted under Mursi late last year.
Reuters
10
The government raised state salaries and suspended customs duties on basic foodstuffs.
Reuters
11
EU and NATO dialogue with Russia was suspended, but restored months later.
Reuters
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UNASUR also suspended Paraguay, saying democracy was best defended through regional unity.
Reuters
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However this type of action was suspended after the Croke Park agreement.
The Irish Times
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However, Poly said it had suspended operations at the plant for now.
Radio NZ
15
Casement suspended operations after difficulties raising investor interest, two industry sources said.
Reuters
16
The network said Cruz was suspended for two days following the fight.
News.com.au
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