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adjourn

[uh-jurn] / əˈdʒɜrn /


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With that, he advised that the conference should adjourn early and rushed back to London to orchestrate a strong British government response in support of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Before we adjourn, a final question: What will next year’s healthcare roundtable focus on?

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2025

It will then adjourn until 8 September, with the first phase of the inquiry expected to run until the end of the year.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025

They all agreed that they would get rid of this hot potato, adjourn quickly and go home for the holidays.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2024

“Yes, yes, we will adjourn indoors. Make an announcement.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

There were many legitimate hurdles to the bill passing before the Legislature adjourns in mid-September, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

According to the Associated Press, the deal outlines a plan for the Senate to vote to confirm 13 more district court judges before the upper chamber adjourns in December.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

Further votes affirming L.G.B.T.Q. clergy and churchgoers are expected before the meeting adjourns on Friday.

From New York Times ● May 1, 2024

The legislation that moved the state’s primary will not take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023

As Coin adjourns the meeting, Haymitch asks her if he can speak to me privately.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

John Gittins, senior coroner for north Wales east and central, said the death required further investigation and adjourned the inquest.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

On Saturday, a High Court judge said a legal appeal by Orangemen following the secretary of state's decision was not an emergency case and adjourned the hearing until Monday.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Judge William Sullivan adjourned the hearing until November 2 and raised the possibility of setting a new trial date depending on how he rules on the defense's motion.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Assistant coroner Jyoti Gill said it was a "very sad and tragic death" as she opened and adjourned the inquest in Ipswich.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

He demanded that the police bring the chief to court so that he could resume his testimony, and court was adjourned.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Assistant coroner Sophie Cartwright KC apologised to Cusack's family for the delay before adjourning the hearing until 7 December, to allow Sheffield United to search for documents linked to her medical records.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

With parliament adjourning for the holidays on Tuesday, Trudeau will not be facing the threat of another confidence motion until at least late January.

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2024

"By adjourning the sentencing until after that election... the Court would reduce, even if not eliminate, issues regarding the integrity of any future proceedings," reads the Aug. 14 letter.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

Pierce County Superior Court Judge Bryan Chushcoff on Wednesday denied defense motions to dismiss the charges against the officers before adjourning for the week.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

Then he banged his gavel heavily upon the rostrum, adjourning conclave and sealing their fate.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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