abeyance

Example Sentences

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Those investigations can take years, during which the individual plaintiffs’ cases are placed in abeyance so as not to interfere with the government probes.

From Los Angeles Times

The board voted unanimously to grant the abeyance to growers who had registered with the county before the ban went into effect, a decision that benefited Dayspring, his plea agreement says.

From Los Angeles Times

His suspension will be held in abeyance pending appeal.

From Seattle Times

His suspension is being held in abeyance until the appeal is heard.

From Washington Times

It has offered to hold the laws in abeyance and water down some the provisions.

From Reuters