as in to suspend
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the conference was prorogated until the following morning
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Before the bus safety camera program was suspended last year, BusPatrol was mailing out violations with incorrect information.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026 -
The campaign worked, and Kimmel was not only suspended but also had his show temporarily removed from being broadcast in most households.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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The April 25 shooting incident forced organizers to postpone the annual dinner, a black-tie affair attended by nearly 3,000 journalists, politicians, corporate executives and others.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Barry Manilow has once again postponed his upcoming Las Vegas shows as the singer works his way back from a lung cancer diagnosis late last year.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Chicago Mayor Harold Washington abruptly adjourned his first City Council meeting.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The meeting adjourned until next week.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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