as in suspending
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the legislative session was prorogued for the summer
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The agency is seeking a temporary restraining order to bar the federal Housing and Urban Development Department from suspending the funds.
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But not all commissioners agreed that suspending the cameras was the right solution.
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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The Brown Act doesn’t specify rules for adjourning a meeting, said David Loy, legal director of the First Amendment Coalition.
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Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
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The breaks have been criticised for interrupting matches in mild weather and creating opportunities for broadcasters to show commercials.
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An older festival trailer starring Gibson features the star interrupting a break-in, while Garcia also learns about break-ins in his short film.
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That’s because even common maneuvers, such as calling up a bill or recessing for the night, are subject to debate.
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“Proroguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proroguing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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