ADJOURNMENTS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

adjournments

noun

plural of adjournment

as in discontinuances

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The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
According to her attorney, after an investigation at the university, two of the accused were expelled with the remaining students received lesser sanctions, such as temporary suspensions, workshops or essay-writing assignments.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

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The moment is a test for the UAE government, which has burnished a reputation for building effective measures against extremist activities but also has bristled in the past over criticism of security lapses.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Even if the bill passes and schools are required to maintain their numbers, the provision lapses in nine years at the biggest schools and four years at mid-sized universities, which is why the USOPC is doing work now.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

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