pending
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During one meeting last month in Washington, Giuffra told Justice Department officials that the pending case was preventing Adani from investing $10 billion in the U.S., according to the people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Durham County Council deputy leader Darren Grimes said councillors Kenny Hope and Andrew Harrison had been suspended pending internal investigations.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The National Association of Realtors reports pending home sales on Tuesday, while the Census Bureau releases residential construction statistics on Thursday.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Officials said the deputy involved in the incident has since been reassigned from the school resource program pending an internal investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
To Charles he said gruffly: “Your license is suspended pending resolution and have Mr. Winter here on the twenty-eighth.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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The Westing Game
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