as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the conference was prorogated until the following morning
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The emergency order, which suspends a lower court ruling that favored the migrants, could have far-reaching effects on immigrant communities, employment, and deportation protocols.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Termination can occur immediately if the NBPA suspends or revokes an agent’s certification, but Turner capably performed his duties.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scripps continues to pursue a strategy that focuses on the northern parts of San Diego County and postpones reconstruction plans for Scripps Mercy Hospital, which operates sister campuses in Hillcrest and Chula Vista.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The panel’s decision postpones the effective dates of TPS terminations directed by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Laura, who has convinced Carrie to help her, interrupts a gala presentation being made in Anne's honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Prorogates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prorogates. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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