adjournment

Example Sentences

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The most recent request for an adjournment of a scheduled status conference came in September.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Shortly after October's court adjournment, the club's ownership claimed they had secured funding which would arrive "within 12 days" but ultimately that failed to materialise.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Sir Mark said it was "extremely frustrating" that the delays had resulted in adjournment applications and "unnecessary complications".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

They sought an adjournment to allow him to complete an administration process for the company to then be sold, without the need for any government intervention.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

After a brief adjournment, the magistrate decided that the cage would be pulled down; in the meantime, the front of it was removed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela