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Pending

usgb/ˈpendɪŋ/Volume
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Expect Delays

Use 'pending' to indicate that an action or decision is on hold, often due to external factors.

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Her application is pending further review.
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Legal Situations

'Pending' is frequently used in legal or formal contexts to describe cases or decisions that are not finalized.

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His judgment is pending appeal.
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Temporal Suspension

Use 'pending' when something is temporarily suspended until a particular event occurs or a condition is met.

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Payment is pending confirmation of receipt.
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