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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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Banijay Entertainment profits were up 5% over the first nine months of this year but today’s financials revealed production on some of the super-indie’s shows have been postponed until next year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their return date has been postponed indefinitely, according to state broadcaster CCTV, which offered no further details.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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All of the previous hearings have adjourned without a plea bargain or trial date.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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Congress has now adjourned for the week and is too late to prevent a lapse in food stamp benefits.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Seven of the past 11 days of racing at the Vuelta were cut short or interrupted because Spain's government estimated more than 100,000 people were on the streets in Madrid during the final stage in September.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of people working at overseas bases in Europe have had their salaries interrupted since the shutdown began almost six weeks ago.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Prorogued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogued. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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