adjourned
Example Sentences
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Instead, a spokesperson pointed to public remarks Kotek made in support of public funding for the Blazers arena as the Legislature adjourned.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
A long-awaited trial into Greece's worst train tragedy was adjourned to April 1 after starting on Monday amid chaotic scenes in a courtroom too small to handle the huge interest in the case, officials said.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Judge Robin Mairs adjourned the case for sentencing on 22 May and told Phelan to "prepare yourself for custody".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Demi's death is still being investigated and area coroner Rose Farmer adjourned the inquest until 26 November.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 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
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