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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Although Nigeria was temporarily suspended from the Commonwealth group of nations, the oil industry continued its operations, and federal governments continued to misappropriate their share of the revenues and violently suppress protests.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026 -
George was suspended 25 games for violating the league's drug policy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Arab Media Forum, scheduled for April, has been postponed to September 2026, with organizers saying the decision was taken to ensure the event meets its scale and ambition.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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All civil and criminal court cases have been postponed, and court deadlines have been temporarily paused.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Staff,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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With no decision reached, the case was adjourned until April 9 to give both sides time to come to an agreement.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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When lawmakers adjourned Friday, everything left pending in the House and Senate was declared dead.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Arulampalam’s announcement also comes the same week his state of the city address was interrupted by protestors demanding the firing of Magnano and the officer who fatally shot 53-year-old Everard Walker, who was killed during a mental health call just eight days before Jones was shot.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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What is the most navy blue system that has interrupted with your own life recently?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Prorogued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogued. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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