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be in limbo



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But financing for its $500 billion Stargate venture with Oracle appears to be in limbo.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 12, 2026

In the aftermath of the aborted mutiny, the fate of the Wagner group appeared to be in limbo.

From New York Times Jul. 19, 2023

For most newcomers, the best hope to settle in the U.S. is to win asylum, but immigration courts are so backlogged migrants can be in limbo for years, ineligible to get a job legally.

From Seattle Times Mar. 5, 2023

Mr. Biden’s future appeared to be in limbo heading into the midterm elections.

From Washington Times Feb. 2, 2023

Maybe Khione wanted him to be in limbo forever.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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