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beyance
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a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption
- The construction project was put into abeyance due to budgetary constraints, with plans to resume once additional funding was secured.
- The legal case remained in abeyance pending further investigation into new evidence that had come to light.
- The company's expansion plans were held in abeyance until market conditions improved.
- The government announced that the controversial policy would be placed in abeyance while consultations with stakeholders took place.
- The negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues.
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