abstain

Example Sentences

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Besides Ducey’s five appointees, one of whom abstained from the ruling, two are appointees of Jan Brewer, Arizona’s Republican governor from 2009-2015.

From Seattle Times

A total of 283 MPs voted in favour of the bill, but 49 opposition lawmakers abstained.

From BBC

The Human Rights Council approved the resolution by a vote of 28 to 6, with 13 states abstaining.

From New York Times

Twenty-eight countries voted in favour, while six voted against and 13 abstained.

From BBC

Muslims abstain from food and water between dawn and sunset in observance of Ramadan, which is meant to be a time of worship, celebratory gatherings and nightly feasts.

From New York Times