as in suspended
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the legislative session was prorogued for the summer
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Koepka is eligible to play in all four majors this year, even if he is suspended by the PGA, because of his 2023 win at Oak Hill.—
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.—
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John Mulaney has postponed three upcoming shows in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.—
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Thursday night's Bulls game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.—
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The hearing into their deaths has been adjourned until July 22.—
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Each started their leadership role after the 2025 session adjourned.—
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Their opening night gets interrupted when blood thirsty vampires are lured in by the musical talents of Sammie (Miles Caton), a young blues musician.—
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Trump interrupted over his shoulder.—
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“Prorogued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogued. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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