abeyance

Example Sentences

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The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The chief worry for White is that until 2020 most supply shocks were positive and disinflationary, as globalization and efficient supply chains kept prices in abeyance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

In all cases the removal of his titles and honours has been voluntary and they remain in abeyance, though not in use.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Osmer was found to have neglected his duty and was given a six-day suspension with four of those days held in abeyance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

He’d been holding his whole life in abeyance pending a decision, and they owed him an answer, at least.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz