adjourn

Example Sentences

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A long-awaited trial into Greece's worst train tragedy was adjourned to April 1 after starting on Monday amid chaotic scenes in a courtroom too small to handle the huge interest in the case, officials said.

From Barron's

David Elias KC, defending, asked for the sentencing hearing to be adjourned for reports and to give Williams time to put in place alternative arrangements for his racing business should he be jailed.

From BBC

An inquest, which was opened and adjourned in February 2025, was told the death was "not currently thought to be suspicious".

From BBC

Sentencing was adjourned to 23 April with Judge Edward Bindloss saying he needed a report prepared to assess Hall's "dangerousness".

From BBC

Judge Mr Justice Dias adjourned sentencing to a date to be fixed.

From BBC