Example Sentences

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But moments after the meeting started, Patrick Orlando, Digital World’s chief executive officer, announced he was adjourning the meeting to Thursday to allow more time for investors to vote.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

The prosecution team told the judge of their intention to call John McAreavey as the court was adjourning on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2012

Adoula sensibly ignored the resolution, last week announced that Parliament was adjourning, bought tickets home for the legislators, and sent them out of town for at least two months.

From Time Magazine Archive