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pending

[pen-ding] / ˈpɛn dɪŋ /


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Opening an inquest into Huntley's death, County Durham and Darlington senior coroner Jeremy Chipperfield said his further inquiry would be suspended pending criminal proceedings.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The pending home sales report, due April 21, is expected to show a 1% rise in contract signings from February’s levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

He has not commented on the pending investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

While the company has the means to fight in court, the domino effect from thousands of other pending cases could dampen investor enthusiasm for big AI advances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

We’ll take you on pending the decision on the sore eyes.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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