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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Star Sports, another platform, has suspended betting on Starmer stepping down before the next general election, giving the prospect an 89% chance.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026 -
On Monday, Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that the country is running out of jet fuel and that refuelling services for airlines will be suspended for a month, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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After hearing testimony from about 40 witnesses, the Senate Judiciary Committee postponed a vote on the bill so the sponsors could work on amendments.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Delayed until 2024, the third iteration, curated by John Tain, saw its opening temporarily postponed by political protests in the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
10 Feb. 2026
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The previous management team behind Florin and other farmers markets ran a similar program until it was interrupted by COVID-19.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers interrupted him with applause, which appeared to catch Peterson by surprise.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Speaker Adan Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Madobe adjourned the session, warning that disciplinary measures would be taken against those responsible for the disruptions.—
Omar Faruk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Prorogated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogated. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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