limbo
Example Sentences
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That means anyone who applied for asylum, a visa, a green card or any other benefit remains in limbo indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times
The future of the Chrysler Building, a unique monument to art deco architecture on the Manhattan skyline, remains in limbo as it awaits a possible sale.
From Barron's
But instead of triumphantly returning home to stand for election, her movement is in limbo.
Vast delays in hearing cases are leading to victims withdrawing their statements before a trial begins, unable to bear the pressure of being in limbo.
From BBC
The lack of communication and action from the owners has nonetheless left the Bowl’s eclectic former community of artists, teachers, surfers, first responders and retirees in limbo.
From Los Angeles Times
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