abstention
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Abstention has been on the rise in Cuba over several elections.
From Reuters • Mar. 26, 2023
Abstention rates are already higher among poor voters.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022
Abstention isn’t really an option for that reason.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2021
Abstention — as signaled earlier by the Japanese side — wasn’t good enough, Le Maire said, fearing that Nissan might begin undermining the alliance if it couldn’t be held accountable with a firm vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2019
Abstention from injury to animals is, I think, the highest virtue.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Vocabulary lists containing abstention
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