adjournment

Example Sentences

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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

They sought an adjournment to allow him to complete an administration process for the company to then be sold, without the need for any government intervention.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Following an adjournment in March, the inquest into Danan's death resumed earlier at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton before assistant coroner Deborah Rookes.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

Since five hours—the official adjournment time—hadn’t yet been reached, he took a loss of thirty-five minutes on his clock.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady