abstain

Example Sentences

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It was to protect worshippers that Israel had asked people of all faiths to "temporarily abstain" from worshipping at all the holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City, he added.

From Barron's

The resolution was adopted by 123 votes to three, while 52 countries abstained, including the United Kingdom and EU member states.

From BBC

The group has historically ruled that members cannot accept blood transfusions, as - according to the groups website - both the Old and New Testaments "command us to abstain from blood".

From BBC

Twenty six councillors voted for the motion and 27 against, while two councillors abstained from voting.

From BBC

Most voters our columnist spoke with are following the new rule to watch everything, or abstaining from certain categories.

From Los Angeles Times