in abeyance
Example Sentences
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The chief worry for White is that until 2020 most supply shocks were positive and disinflationary, as globalization and efficient supply chains kept prices in abeyance.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
"We are still awaiting a decision from Staffordshire Police regarding their ongoing investigations," the authority added, "and any action by ourselves is held in abeyance until such time as their investigations are concluded."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2025
The case is currently held in abeyance while the appeals court ponders various issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
The gun charge would be held in abeyance and would be nixed if he keeps a clean record while serving two years on probation for the tax charges.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
Was he just satisfying his community-service requirement as outlined in the plea in abeyance?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
