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adjourn

[uh-jurn] / əˈdʒɜrn /


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With that, he advised that the conference should adjourn early and rushed back to London to orchestrate a strong British government response in support of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Before we adjourn, a final question: What will next year’s healthcare roundtable focus on?

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2025

Gaetz resigned in the current session of Congress, which does not officially adjourn until Jan. 2, 2025.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

On Monday, the inquest is expected to hear submissions on a request by Paterson to adjourn proceedings.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

He waved his gavel, ready to adjourn, but Connor’s father held up a warning hand.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

There were many legitimate hurdles to the bill passing before the Legislature adjourns in mid-September, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

According to the Associated Press, the deal outlines a plan for the Senate to vote to confirm 13 more district court judges before the upper chamber adjourns in December.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024

The next two weeks could prove critical, before Parliament adjourns at the end of July for a long summer recess.

From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2023

With less than a week before legislative session adjourns on June 5, the plan faces an uncertain path in Nevada’s Legislature.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023

As Coin adjourns the meeting, Haymitch asks her if he can speak to me privately.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

She asked for sentencing to be adjourned for seven days so a friend could pay the balance and West could take the map to Charing Cross Police Station.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The inquest was adjourned until 18 March 2027.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

John Gittins, senior coroner for north Wales east and central, said the death required further investigation and adjourned the inquest.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

On Saturday, a High Court judge said a legal appeal by Orangemen following the secretary of state's decision was not an emergency case and adjourned the hearing until Monday.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The assembly, suppressing a growl of disgust at Mr. Tuffett’s indulgence in the oldest schoolmaster’s trick on record, adjourned and followed him to the front of the building.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

Opening and adjourning the inquest on Tuesday, the coroner said she extended her deepest sympathies to Lucy's family.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

"By adjourning the sentencing until after that election... the Court would reduce, even if not eliminate, issues regarding the integrity of any future proceedings," reads the Aug. 14 letter.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

Judge Juan M. Merchan announced the scheduling change just before adjourning court on Thursday.

From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024

On Wednesday evening, senators were mired in negotiations over the revised bill before adjourning until Thursday.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024

Then he banged his gavel heavily upon the rostrum, adjourning conclave and sealing their fate.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman


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