pending
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The stay will remain in place pending further action from the court.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A pending lawsuit alleges police bullet fragments also hit a woman sitting nearby in her car; the city has denied responsibility in court filings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Abbott’s office said the governor wouldn’t comment on pending extradition, and the Department of Homeland Security didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Policyholders will be notified of their pending dividend payment via email or letter and can visit sfdividend.com, call 1-888-808-9532 or contact their agent for more information.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Hamilton requested a brief delay so that he could complete some pending legal business and put his personal affairs in order.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing pending
The Westing Game
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The Atlantic Charter - Churchill/Roosevelt (1941)
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