continuance
Example Sentences
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The new income ranges for the tax brackets and the value of the widely used standard deduction reflect a mix of new changes from the Trump tax bill and a continuance of ongoing tax rules.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025
Mr. Walsh and Dr. Clinton asked the court for a continuance without a finding, meaning that they would admit that there was enough evidence to find them guilty, according to the attorney general’s office.
From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024
Mr Carroll, who was absent from proceedings, had denied the allegations and said the continuance of misconduct proceedings had been "extremely damaging" to him.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024
"In sum, neither the amount of classified discovery in this case nor the timetable for its production is a reason for an indefinite continuance of the trial date," it added.
From Salon • Jul. 14, 2023
Debate started and I rose and explained what the clubs had meant to young writers and begged for their continuance.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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