as in abnegation
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Recent Examples of abstention
The Gary Plan Commission did not approve the zoning request, with three abstentions, two ‘yes’ votes and one ‘no’ vote.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The movement recognizes that complete abstention might not be feasible for everyone.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
The vote was 204 in favor and 85 against, with three abstentions and eight votes ruled invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, the United States won a wan 10-0 approval for a Security Council resolution (with five abstentions, including from Britain and France) that called for an end to the war without mentioning who started it.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
The movement recognizes that complete abstention might not be feasible for everyone.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
The vote was 204 in favor and 85 against, with three abstentions and eight votes ruled invalid.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Later, the United States won a wan 10-0 approval for a Security Council resolution (with five abstentions, including from Britain and France) that called for an end to the war without mentioning who started it.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstention
Noun
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The feats, the ecstasies, the prostrations and abnegations.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The explicit and quasi-religious abnegation of the right to violent self-defense put the national committee at odds with one of its key allies during the Saturday march: Black Lives Matter.—
Samantha Eyler,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Jan. 2017
Noun
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This smacks of the classic PR strategy of avoidance, which always works in a market like Chicago for a team like the Bears.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The robot's dual 96-line lidar sensors and wide-angle cameras feed data into its onboard processors, enabling real-time mapping, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation, even in low visibility or completely dark environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Oldman’s face, set in brooding concentration, evokes a pained, vaguely incredulous mortification, which builds to a bitter, almost paralyzing ruefulness.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hong again employs the long table-time takes that have witnessed the mortification of so many drunken characters, this time skewering Donghwa.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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Departments & Columns The Week The Week NR Editors Tariffs will either inaugurate a new era of asceticism or opulence.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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Upon his election, Bergoglio took the name Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his asceticism and ministry to the poor.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Notably, a bankruptcy forbearance is listed as a qualifying forbearance in the department’s court filing, but it is expressly listed as non-qualifying on the department’s PSLF Buyback website.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Among borrowers who are now required to make payments — not including those who are in deferment or forbearance or are currently enrolled in school — nearly one in four student loan borrowers are behind in their payments, the New York Fed found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But the biblical term for self-denial – inui – has another meaning.—
Rabbi Avi Weiss,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Oct. 2024
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The Ford Focus Electric, with its appealing, Euro-hatchback lines, lacks the frumpy feel of self-denial often associated with electric cars.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Mar. 2012
Noun
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Hooded eyes, a linear slash for a mouth, a square jaw, a tousle of hair — the startling frugality of lines that bring the dying sitter to full life embodies the knowing depth of the couple’s relationship.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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But while the fine dining scene is flourishing, the everyday staples still tell a story of hardship, frugality, and a desire to waste nothing.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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However, reflecting on his sacrifice wasn’t an option as the engagement at Phu Tai still had plenty of mayhem remaining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Michael Westergren, the National Chairman for the Committee of Youth Education for the Arkansas American Legion, said Veterans Day ceremonies are a chance to ensure that the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors and airmen aren't forgotten and that their service is appreciated.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Abstention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstention. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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