pending

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In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace.

From Salon

It warned against "misinformation" about a pending price hike, quoting presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi as saying "we guarantee the availability of fuel... and there is no price adjustment."

From Barron's

Priestley was initially arrested on suspicion of fraud before being released pending further inquiries.

From BBC

A judge ordered Amarillas to be held in custody pending a trial, stating that he is a flight risk and has the potential to interfere with evidence and witnesses at Camp Pendleton.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors are likely concerned about a pending merger between Veeco and Axcelis that is expected to close in the second half of this year, Klein said.

From MarketWatch