pending

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The data suggests buyers and sellers came to the table regardless of rates in March—though such pending deals can still fall through before closing.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The brief unsigned order from the Supreme Court cited "the pending motion to dismiss the indictment".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

U.S. job growth blew past expectations last month, a resilient rebound that defied concerns about a pending downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The work stoppage was first called on Feb. 17, after the staff union alleged that management had no intention to reach an agreement on the pending contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Or he might have a deprivation order pending against him; in cases of outrageous misbehavior, a keeplock who was a “threat to security” could have his rec taken away for a day by a sergeant.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover