pending

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The pending jump in prices has pushed U.S.-based wine importers and retailers like Craig to stock up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the merger both firms will have an equal 50% share in ownership after the deal is completed, which is expected by mid-2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.

From BBC

They were placed on remand until December 24 pending further investigations into the incident, which sparked widespread revulsion after the footage was shared on social media.

From Barron's

A group of 63 parliamentarians petitioned the court, which said in a statement that the law was suspended pending a ruling on its merits.

From Barron's

The huge majority of pending investment is in the “brown field” category, Guajardo says: expansion of existing sites that can only hold output steady for the next five years.

From Barron's