abeyance
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Abeyance admits that she probably should have waited for reconstructive surgery instead of opting for a prosthetic nose.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
"It doesn't get any easier, but I'm glad that it's touched so many people," Abeyance said.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Instead of simply dwelling on her situation though, Abeyance has thrown her energy into raising awareness of the risks involved in cosmetic dental surgery and has tried to dissuade others.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
"I'm showing people what happened to me so they don't make the same mistake," Ms Abeyance said.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
Abeyance, a-bā′ans, n. a state of suspension or expectation: temporary inactivity—also Abey′ancy.—The v. to Abey is rare.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
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