adjournments

Definition of adjournmentsnext
plural of adjournment
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Noun
  • The game started out chippy — not surprising, given these two teams engaged in a fairly massive fight earlier in the season that resulted in multiple suspensions.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Under a plan presented by city staff, multiple suspensions would lead to revocation of the permit.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Despite his late-game defensive lapses, Vucevic played arguably his best game of the series, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists and three blocks.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, smarter baserunning and fewer defensive lapses might lead to bigger innings.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Adjournments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjournments. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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