as in suspending
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the conference was prorogated until the following morning
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Now, lo and behold, what Judge Schiltz is describing is a form of effectively suspending habeas corpus.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026 -
However, the bill gave Lincoln great power by suspending this in order to imprison those who were viewed as threats to the Union.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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About a third of adult immigrants reported skipping or postponing health care in the past year, according to a KFF/New York Times poll released in November.—
Phil Galewitz,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to court documents, Lemon and Fort were livestreaming as dozens of anti-ICE protesters entered the church, interrupting the service while yelling and blowing whistles.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Plates arrive in sequence, craft cocktails appear at the right moment, and staff read your cues without over-performing or interrupting.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In practice, the proceedings can end with agreements adopted and the presidency adjourning the meeting after noting any objections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Prorogating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogating. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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