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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Koepka is eligible to play in all four majors this year, even if he is suspended by the PGA, because of his 2023 win at Oak Hill.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The withdrawal was ultimately postponed amidst the ensuing instability.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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One judge on the verge of issuing a criminal sentence postponed her ruling indefinitely, on the basis that Habba now lacked the legal authority to represent the government.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Their opening night gets interrupted when blood thirsty vampires are lured in by the musical talents of Sammie (Miles Caton), a young blues musician.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump interrupted over his shoulder.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The hearing into their deaths has been adjourned until July 22.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each started their leadership role after the 2025 session adjourned.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Prorogated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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