adjournment

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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

Judge Watson said he was satisfied passing sentence in the absence of the defendant, noting an adjournment was not likely to compel him to attend court.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

Boasberg adjourned the hearing so Ensign could gather more information—and the government evidently exploited this adjournment to dispatch the two planes.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2025

Mayer wants a return to how things were in World War Two and is hosting an adjournment debate in Parliament.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2025

Justice de Wet gave us a three-week adjournment until October 29.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela