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But they also admitted that finishing the talks would be difficult, and the Senate has recessed for two weeks.

From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2021

The brick alley has recessed alcoves that could conceal someone lying in wait, and the new safety protocol in his department says to take no chances, make no assumptions and avoid being predictable.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2016

"The House cannot operate without members following the rules of the institution, so the House has recessed subject to the call of the chair," Ryan's spokeswoman AshLee Strong said in a statement.

From US News • Jun. 22, 2016

Ryan’s spokeswoman, AshLee Strong, said: “The House cannot operate without members following the rules of the institution, so the House has recessed subject to the call of the chair.”

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2016

The court has recessed, but prosecutors have not rested their case, which means they could still call more witnesses on Monday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2012