pend

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A judge temporarily blocked some elements of his schools legislation while cases pend.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

Richard Mortimer's excitement was dampened by professional botanists, pend ing further inquiry.

From Time Magazine Archive

Not feeling strong enough to pend further instructions, I at once sent this home.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 12, 1919 by Various

A person is repulsive when he has qualities which tend to drive others back or away. pend, pens = hang.

From Orthography As Outlined in the State Course of Study for Illinois by Cavins, Elmer W.

It is mooted that should my wife gain the King's ear, she will influence him to consent not only on this thy matter but others of great importance that now pend.

From Mistress Penwick by Payne, Dutton