adjourned
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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
The meeting has to take place before 31 December as per reports, after the previous one was adjourned for lack of quorum, but no new date has yet been announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The judge discharged the jury and adjourned the case at Southwark Crown Court until 29 September, when prosecutors have been told to indicate if they want a retrial.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Area Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool Paul Appleton opened and adjourned their inquests at Teesside Coroner's Court in short, consecutive hearings.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The delegates, having attended the morning session of the convention, had adjourned for dinner.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
