had adjourned
- past perfect of adjourn.
Example Sentences
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It was not until after officials had adjourned their meeting that crypto exchange FTX collapsed and filed for bankruptcy, and it appears that other failures are in the offing.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2022
I told Wyden it was over — the conference committee had adjourned, they had voted it out, and it was over.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2021
The hearing was long over and lawmakers had adjourned for the day.
From Fox News ● Aug. 26, 2020
The White House and congressional leaders continued negotiations late Friday, but by 8:30 p.m., the House and the Senate had adjourned for the night.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2018
At six o’clock Ed Soames made the announcement: the jurors had adjourned for the night.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
