adjourned

Example Sentences

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The sentencing of Tyler Burley, 18, of Shakespeare Road in Southampton, was adjourned until 30 June for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Though the work started after court adjourned at 2 p.m., and sometimes required staying up past midnight, it was, he said in an interview, “energizing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The Monday meeting adjourned in just under three hours — with board members using less than the four hours set aside on their schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Someone in the room giggled, someone else moaned, “Oh, no!” and our faculty advisor stood up and suggested that the meeting be adjourned.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok