adjourned

Example Sentences

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Supporters, who were warned not to speak to the defendants, shout slogans or express personal opinions, waved and smiled as the court was adjourned.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The court case was also adjourned six times before Bishop eventually appeared to enter his pleas.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Monday meeting adjourned in just under three hours — with board members using less than the four hours set aside on their schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead, a spokesperson pointed to public remarks Kotek made in support of public funding for the Blazers arena as the Legislature adjourned.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Whenever the conference adjourned, I noticed, as no doubt his lordship did with some concern, that Mr Lewis would quickly take M. Dupont away to some comer or other where they could confer quietly.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro