adjourned

Example Sentences

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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

When the committee did convene, it read her resignation letter and adjourned.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

The hearing had barely started when the Commissioner adjourned the court, to the great surprise of the people who were present.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry