as in abnegation
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Recent Examples of abstention
The law received 81 votes in its favor, 12 against it, and two abstentions.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Finally, the Security Council voted on the U.S. resolution as it was introduced, approving it by a vote of 10 to 0, with 5 abstentions.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
But now, the data suggests the pandemic has started a wave of abstention that is still rippling through grade levels.
—Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024
The vote was 204 in favor of impeachment and 85 voting against it; voting in three abstentions and eight votes were ruled invalid, NBC News reported.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Finally, the Security Council voted on the U.S. resolution as it was introduced, approving it by a vote of 10 to 0, with 5 abstentions.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
But now, the data suggests the pandemic has started a wave of abstention that is still rippling through grade levels.
—Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024
The vote was 204 in favor of impeachment and 85 voting against it; voting in three abstentions and eight votes were ruled invalid, NBC News reported.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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His avoidance of assassination by quick reflexes to dodge a bullet's direct hit, and then rising up to display his resilience, provided a perfect tableau to emphasize his survival skills.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead, allergists recommend avoidance, exercise, or relying on over-the-counter medications to fight sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.—
Sarah Cottone,
Health,
16 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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Whetstone said the power was with the poster and encouraged her mother to be remorseful, express mortification with her actions and work to make amends.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 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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The bout of asceticism didn’t deter her from finishing a quarter of the album, however.—
Arimeta Diop,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Chu’s office said the bill would standardize the forbearance policies for federal lenders.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Any instructions given to servicers about processing PSLF Buyback requests, including guidance on which types of forbearances or delays are considered eligible for credit.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The thread that connects each of these characters' stories is the choice between sacrifice and preservation.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bobby Nash was written in sacrifice and he was built for this.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Abstention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstention. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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