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suspension
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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2009
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sus·pen·sion
/ səˈspenshən/
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n.
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the action of suspending someone or something or the condition of being suspended, in particular:
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the temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect:
the suspension of military action.
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the official prohibition of someone from holding their usual post or carrying out their usual role for a particular length of time:
the investigation led to the suspension of several officers |
a four-game suspension.
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Mus.
a discord made by prolonging a note of a chord into the following chord.
2.
the system of springs and shock absorbers by which a vehicle is cushioned from road conditions:
the car's rear suspension.
3.
a mixture in which particles are dispersed throughout the bulk of a fluid:
a suspension of corn starch in peanut oil.
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the state of being dispersed in such a way:
the agitator in the vat keeps the slurry in suspension.
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Suspension basics: often the "forgotten component," the suspension receives less spec'ing attention than most other vehicle systems. But, when one considers the responsibilities imposed on a suspension, it deserves a second look. (Savvy Spec'ing).
Magazine article from: Commercial Carrier Journal; 12/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...several types of suspensions, each giving...Understanding the suspension's tasks and knowing which types of suspensions are best suited...claimed for air suspensions. Compared to a typical, mechanical suspension, air ride protects...
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 "Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)")
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SUSPENSIONS ARE MORE APPEALING TWELVE DODGERS PENALTIES OVERTURNED.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 6/30/2000; 700+ words
; ...Chad Kreuter's eight-game suspension and the five-game suspensions of Gary Sheffield, F.P. Santangelo...that got three games had their suspensions cut. Chad's suspension and the remaining suspensions should be cut by three games...
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SUSPENSION DAMAGE diagnosis & estimating
Magazine article from: Automotive Body Repair News; 9/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...would feel like without a suspension system softening the ride...This type of "sport" suspension allows for better cornering...the driving surface. Both suspensions look similar but provide...the vehicle. The term suspension in general refers to mainly...
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Suspension as an emergency power.
Magazine article from: Yale Law Journal; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...THE PRIVILEGE II. THE CONCEPTION OF SUSPENSION AT THE FOUNDING A. The English Origins of the Great Writ and the Suspension Power B. Pre-Convention American Suspensions C. The Suspension Clause in the Constitutional Convention...
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Active suspension test drive: riding on electrons. (driving the Infiniti Q45)(includes article on electric active suspensions)
Magazine article from: Popular Science; 9/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...express the goal of active suspension--to isolate the car...or less the goal of every suspension system, so-called active suspensions do conventional systems...pressure is released from the suspension actuator at that corner...
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Infocus: suspensions--Part 2.(equipment)
Magazine article from: Commercial Carrier Journal; 8/1/2004; 700+ words
; As we noted in "Suspensions Part 1" (for trucks...spec'ing the right suspension is critical, since...sampling of trailer suspensions, organized by supplier...application. infocus: SUSPENSIONS--PART 2 Manufacturer...Spring Mechanical spring suspension Chalmers 700 Series...
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Infocus: suspensions.
Magazine article from: Commercial Carrier Journal; 7/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems Types manufactured...rubber and liftable suspensions Applicable vehicle...for air-ride suspensions, such as Airtek...front axle and air suspension system; and HTB...drive axle air suspension for single, tandem...spring and air suspensions for ...
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Suspension mountain bikes go a ways to suspend pain
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 8/22/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...But the best advantage to a suspension system may be in aiding the...especially when you are seated. Suspension allows you to relax, conserve...based manufacturer of bicycle suspensions, was to learn more about...conducted on bikes with front suspension only, bikes with front suspension...
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 "Stamford Advocate (Stamford, CT)")
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Suspensions down at Norwalk middle schools.
Newspaper article from: Stamford Advocate (Stamford, CT); 12/24/2006; 700+ words
; ...s in-school suspensions also plummeted...125 this year. Suspension removes a student...examining data on suspensions and expulsions...ago, when high suspension rates came to its...Most kids view suspension as a vacation...his goal is zero suspensions. The drop is promising...
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Suspensions: many designs, many functions: new suspensions, many designed for specific applications and vehicles but all offering features to benefit various vocations, are being introduced by suppliers. (Equipment Technology).
Magazine article from: Fleet Equipment; 6/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...manufacture their own suspensions or work with suspension manufacturers...proprietary suspensions, Peterbilt...tamdem air suspension, which, the...into their suspensions. These generally...within the suspension to provide...
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Suspension Bridge
Book article from: How Products Are Made
Suspension Bridge In a suspension bridge, the traffic-carrying deck is supported by a series...Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco are two of the most famous suspension bridges. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan, which was completed...
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Cryonic Suspension
Encyclopedia entry from: Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying
Cryonic Suspension James H. Bedford is the first person...have been placed in a state of cryonic suspension under controlled conditions. This...led Bedford to arrange for cryonic suspension as an alternative to cremation and...
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suspension
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
suspension in chemistry, mixture...dispersed in the other. Common suspensions include sand in water...droplets of oil in air. A suspension is different from a colloid...solution . Particles in a suspension are larger than those in...
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Needle Bladder Neck Suspension
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Needle bladder neck suspension Definition Needle bladder neck suspension, also known as needle suspension, or paravaginal surgery, is performed to support the hypermobile, or moveable urethra using sutures to attach it to tissues covering the...
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Specie Payments, Suspension and Resumption of
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
SPECIE PAYMENTS, SUSPENSION AND RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS, SUSPENSION AND RESUMPTION OF. Under a system of specie payments...eventually led to the panic of 1837 and a nationwide suspension of specie payments. Factors involved in the suspension...
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