abstain
Example Sentences
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Most voters our columnist spoke with are following the new rule to watch everything, or abstaining from certain categories.
From Los Angeles Times
A total of 135 MPs voted in favour, zero against and three abstained.
From BBC
If they support the motion or abstain, Reform would not have the numbers necessary to keep Finch in post.
From BBC
European diplomats said it had been unclear until shortly before the vote whether Washington would again abstain or oppose it.
Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstained from the vote, arguing the county could not address the death rate without building a new facility.
From Los Angeles Times
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