pending
Example Sentences
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“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police wrote, adding there was no indication of foul play.
From Los Angeles Times
“Notification of next of kin is still pending,” according to the email.
From Los Angeles Times
A judge later ordered his release pending trial.
From BBC
If Bezos had any of that pluck, we certainly would not be reading about the Post’s pending demise.
From Salon
Companies and investors are targeting Maher Terminals, a 450-acre site at the Port of New York and New Jersey, that could command more than $3 billion, according to people familiar with the pending sale process.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
