adjourned

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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

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 • Mar. 23, 2026

Judge Robin Mairs adjourned the case for sentencing on 22 May and told Phelan to "prepare yourself for custody".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The senior coroner at the inquests adjourned them until September pending the outcome of a public inquiry into the Letby case which is due to be published this year.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The court was then adjourned until the following day, when I would have a chance to address the court in what is known as the plea in mitigation before the magistrate gave his sentence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela