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Recent Examples of adjournment
Johnson’s early adjournment in August delayed any immediate consideration of the measure — a move critics say could slow its momentum.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The executive action follows the adjournment of a second special legislative session earlier in September.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Boasberg called a forty-minute adjournment and instructed Ensign to get more information from the Department of Homeland Security.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Although enacting legislation for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting initiative has dominated headlines, the California Legislature also is barreling toward its Sept. 12 adjournment.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The executive action follows the adjournment of a second special legislative session earlier in September.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Boasberg called a forty-minute adjournment and instructed Ensign to get more information from the Department of Homeland Security.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Although enacting legislation for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting initiative has dominated headlines, the California Legislature also is barreling toward its Sept. 12 adjournment.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjournment
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Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Last week’s announcement did not specify whether defaulted FFEL-program student loans held by guaranty agencies are covered by the suspension of involuntary collections.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Violators face nothing more serious than firing, reduction in salary grade, a ban on federal employment for up to five years, suspension, reprimand or a fine of up to $1,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Everything about the story was shocking—the fact of the gun, the lapse in security, the surreal death of one of the most powerful men in the country.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the misses didn’t need to coincide with some of the mental lapses Edwards endured in the 70 seconds of Thursday’s loss.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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Emilee Chinn / Getty Images Activity hit a lull after Edwin Díaz was introduced as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new closer 26 days ago.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hornick, the diner’s owner, said that despite the Logan Square spot struggling for many months — some days having a two-hour lull without a single customer — servers would turn a switch immediately as the door swung open.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Adjournment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjournment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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