abeyance

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The chief worry for White is that until 2020 most supply shocks were positive and disinflationary, as globalization and efficient supply chains kept prices in abeyance.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

"We are still awaiting a decision from Staffordshire Police regarding their ongoing investigations," the authority added, "and any action by ourselves is held in abeyance until such time as their investigations are concluded."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

Osmer was found to have neglected his duty and was given a six-day suspension with four of those days held in abeyance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

The gun charge would be held in abeyance and would be nixed if he keeps a clean record while serving two years on probation for the tax charges.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Only the actual construction of a uranium separation plant was be held in abeyance without a further order from the White House.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik