latencies

noun

plural of latency
as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days

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Recent Examples of latencies With that anchor, the system isolates and enhances conversation partners while suppressing everyone else, operating at latencies less than 10 milliseconds—fast enough to keep the amplified audio aligned with lip movements. — Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Dec. 2025 Microsoft did not state how the cables were damaged, but said traffic has been rerouted, which would cause higher-than-normal latencies while repairs occur. — Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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suspensions
Noun
  • Their suspensions can remain in effect for one year unless TDLR or a court orders otherwise.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Owners are subject to possible fines or suspensions for violating the personal conduct policy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspensions

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