as in suspended
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the conference was prorogated until the following morning
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Continue reading … LEGAL FALLOUT – UCLA quarterback arrested on felony charge, suspended from football team.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025 -
The school has since confirmed that all classes — whether in-person or virtual — campus events, and administrative operations would be suspended during this time, per a university update on its emergency information page.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of whether these candidates are added to the roster, Cassidy has called for the ACIP meeting scheduled for September 18 and 19 to be postponed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that in 2024, nearly one in four adults postponed receiving health care because of the cost.—
Megan Garnai,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after midnight, the burners remember, their serenity was interrupted by a group of law enforcement officers who entered the camp to ask questions.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, their usual matchday walk was interrupted by fans, forcing England to return to their Zurich base at the Dolder Grand hotel.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unless blocked by a court, the new map would likely take effect in early December or 90 days after the Senate adjourned on Friday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers adjourned their second special session last week.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Prorogated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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