in limbo

phrase

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.

Examples of in limbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The changes did not stop with Walter’s ownership now in limbo. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Living a life in limbo For years, the US offered protection to people who convinced immigration judges that returning home could mean persecution, torture, or death. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

But pressure had also ratcheted up on Bonta to settle as Paramount continued to threaten a Hollywood exit and the risk of two major players in limbo through the spring posed its own risks. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit, brought by a group led by California's Rob Bonta, was previously set to head to trial in March and would have left the deal in limbo through mid-2027. — Lillian Rizzo,sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026