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The Knesset, Israel's parliament, has adjourned for recess, so it could be weeks before Netanyahu's future strategy becomes clear.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023

The judge at the Old Bailey has adjourned the sentencing of 19-year-old Matthew King from Wickford in Essex.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

A West African court, which had restrained the Nigerian government from prosecuting people still using Twitter, has adjourned until January 2022 for a decision on the matter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2021

The Supreme Court has adjourned for the summer without any sign that a justice is retiring.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2018

State Convention of Ohio called to revise the Constitution has adjourned until the first Monday in September.—A very destructive fire occurred at Philadelphia on the night of the 9th ult.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. by Various