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take a break or close a formal meeting or gathering
- Maggie felt a great relief in adjourning the decision.5.1 -- Book 5 Chapter 1 -- In the Red Deeps (69% in)
- The entrance of supper opportunely adjourned this difficulty, and relieved Mr. Riley from the labor of suggesting some solution or compromise,—a labor which he would otherwise doubtless have undertaken; for, as you perceive, he was a man of very obliging manners.1.3 -- Book 1 Chapter 3 -- Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning…. (79% in)
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