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pending

[pen-ding] / ˈpɛn dɪŋ /


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That trend is visible in recent pending data, Mike Simonsen, the chief economist at the brokerage Compass, wrote in a Monday missive.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Joel feared he would be detained and deported even though he had a pending immigration case as he sought to obtain a green card.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Five Albanian nationals were arrested, including the suspected mastermind and owner of the call centre, who was remanded into custody pending trial.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They were immediately suspended from duty pending the outcome of the investigation and are no longer employed by the trust.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I decided I would call the attorney general's office and see if they would concede legal error in the pending appeal, which would ensure relief at the appellate court and perhaps expedite Walter's release.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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