in limbo
idiom
1
: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation
orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions
2
: in an uncertain or undecided state or condition
After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.
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But now, loan servicers have a massive backlog to work through, and hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers have been stuck in limbo in the meantime.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
For now, though, viewers are left in limbo about both Sir and Gabi’s fates after the end of Thursday night’s episode.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Among those left in limbo were Afghans who worked with the U.S. military, a move that some Republicans have criticized.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025
Listen to this article The Adams administration’s improbable hope that New York state would allocate more funding for child care vouchers was dashed Friday as Gov. Hochul signed the budget into law — leaving the essential program in limbo.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
For now, though, viewers are left in limbo about both Sir and Gabi’s fates after the end of Thursday night’s episode.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Among those left in limbo were Afghans who worked with the U.S. military, a move that some Republicans have criticized.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025
Listen to this article The Adams administration’s improbable hope that New York state would allocate more funding for child care vouchers was dashed Friday as Gov. Hochul signed the budget into law — leaving the essential program in limbo.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
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“In limbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20limbo. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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