pending

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The school board placed Carvalho on paid leave pending further developments, which is why Chait presided over the Thursday news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

Autopsy results to determine the causes of death are still pending in this year’s cases.

From Los Angeles Times

A formal complaint is pending the judge’s acceptance of the petition.

From Los Angeles Times

“While the case is pending before the board, the family can remain in the United States until that appeal is adjudicated,” Ramos family attorney Paschal Nwokocha said in a statement to CBS.

From Salon

The circumstances of his release are unclear and his asylum case is still pending.

From Barron's