abstention

Example Sentences

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The second vote passed with six votes in favor, four against, and one abstention.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Welsh government ministers made £100m worth of commitments to secure Dodd's abstention, including £30m for social care to tackle delayed discharges.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

A bill tabled by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur passed its first parliamentary vote by 70 to 56, with one abstention.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

The vote was approved 29 to 0 with one abstention.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2024

Still I struggled to refrain my heart from these things, to keep my spirit under the severe discipline of abstention; and with a constant effort I succeeded more and more.

From The Secret Glory by Machen, Arthur