immobilities

noun

Definition of immobilitiesnext
plural of immobility
as in discontinuances

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  1. stoppages
  2. shutdowns
  3. terminations
  4. shutoffs
Noun
  • For a team that loves to run up and down, Oklahoma should aim for as few stoppages as possible.
    Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The problem was exacerbated by the Hollywood strikes of 2023 that delayed the delivery of new seasons by as much as six months, with all of the series listed above impacted by the work stoppages.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of stoppages
Noun
  • Stimulus payments were sanctioned by Congress to help prop up the economy during COVID-19 shutdowns.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Social Security's contingency plan for government shutdowns The Social Security Administration has a contingency plan for shutdowns.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of shutdowns
Noun
  • Older workers find layoffs and employment terminations especially tragic, given the difficulties in securing re-employment after job loss.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The terminations come as other drinking water brand recalls remain in place.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of terminations
Noun
  • The fierce Santa Ana winds blowing dry desert air over the mountains and out to sea had already triggered public safety power shutoffs.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Southern California Edison, a primary utility provider in the area, has implemented power shutoffs for public safety because of the wildfire risk.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shutoffs
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