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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Brown University reached a similar — though far cheaper — settlement last month, agreeing to pay the Trump administration $50 million to restore over $500 million in federal funding initially suspended over antisemitism allegations.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Launched in 2015, suspended during the pandemic and relaunched a few years ago, the challah bake brings together hundreds of women from all corners of the Jewish faith, including unaffiliated, Reform,Humanistic, Conservative and Orthodox, to knead and braid challah, traditional Jewish bread.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, due to unforeseen delays, the transaction is postponed.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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And in China, the premiere of a film about this gruesome episode in history was postponed without explanation, causing an online outcry.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Texas House adjourned on Monday after the arrest warrants were approved and is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But due to a lack of a quorum caused by the Democrats’ absence, the chamber adjourned until 1 p.m. Tuesday.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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His introduction was then interrupted by the sound of music coming from the opposite side of the stage, where Tillman emerged with the USC band.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Millions of years ago, the environment there was still dominated by a dry season, but it was interrupted by a brief wet season.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Prorogate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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