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

And lawmakers from across the political spectrum on Tuesday condemned the fire and called for sweeping reforms in building safety, emergency response and urban governance, as the House debated an adjournment motion on the tragedy.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Sir Mark said it was "extremely frustrating" that the delays had resulted in adjournment applications and "unnecessary complications".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

On Wednesday, a court could force Liberty's speciality steel business to close over unpaid debts, putting 1,450 jobs at risk, unless the company wins an adjournment.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

We still had weeks of argument ahead, but the judges asked for a week’s adjournment.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela