as in suspended
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the legislative session was prorogued for the summer
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Iran has also suspended flights at the Imam Khomeini International Airport until further notice, state media reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026 -
Multiple Israeli media outlets subsequently reported that the country's military had suspended attacks on Iran, but that operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon would continue.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Since the executive order was postponed last June, the Department of General Services has not conducted additional surveys for office space needs.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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As a result, Wilson and her sister, Nancy Wilson, postponed their Royal Flush Tour to recover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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After the spring session adjourned early Monday, Cunningham, in a sports talk radio interview, described his frustration in working with the Bears through negotiations.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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During the Connecticut General Assembly‘s annual legislative session, which adjourned last month, lawmakers passed a bill that makes a long list of changes to the Department of Children and Families.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Chatter echoes through the ballpark, only to be interrupted by the smack of an aluminum bat, cheers and a foghorn sound effect after a player hits a home run.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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It was made that much worse when several cast members laughed at her insincerity and Maddi Reese interrupted it several times because there was a stray cat nearby that terrified her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Prorogued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogued. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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