abstain

Example Sentences

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While only one voted against, more than 30 of them actively abstained on a parliamentary vote on the inheritance tax policy earlier this month to demonstrate their concerns.

From BBC

Just five bishops voted against it and three abstained.

From BBC

"Almost no one is interested in this election. But some are worried they may face trouble if they abstain," said the Myitkyina resident, 33, speaking anonymously for security reasons.

From Barron's

Island states Bahamas also changed their position and Antigua and Barbuda, who agreed in April, abstained.

From BBC

A vote in October failed to pass by a 25-24 margin with six guides abstaining.

From Los Angeles Times