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Recent Examples of adjournment
Racing against time Besides the merits of the bill, top lawmakers are highly concerned about how many hours the debate will last because extra lengthy debates can crowd out the time that is needed to pass other key bills as lawmakers race toward the June 4 adjournment date.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
As of adjournment Monday night, lawmakers had passed a number of smaller pieces of the budget.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
The Legislature cannot reconvene after adjournment to address further business from that session, further distinguishing it from a recess.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
The bottom line: Leaders will have to work together to pass a budget by the Legislature's May 19 adjournment.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
As of adjournment Monday night, lawmakers had passed a number of smaller pieces of the budget.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 May 2025
The Legislature cannot reconvene after adjournment to address further business from that session, further distinguishing it from a recess.
—Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
The bottom line: Leaders will have to work together to pass a budget by the Legislature's May 19 adjournment.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjournment
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.—
Jack Werner / Made by History,
TIME,
18 June 2024
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The 30-year-old accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on June 2, which will now expire on April 2, 2026 following the outcome of European football’s governing body.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Having the right documents in place – such as a financial power of attorney and health care agent – can prevent lapses in care and help ensure financial continuity.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Zarutska family kept their statement focused on transit security, calling for a full investigation into potential lapses in safety protocols and failures within the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).—
Michael Dorgan , Alexis McAdams,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But after that moment, the Bills hit a massive lull.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The show hit another peak after a mid-set lull, which Liam valiantly tried to shake off with stories, jokes, and playful crowd banter — a side of him more familiar offstage than on.—
Lily Moayeri,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Adjournment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjournment. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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