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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The third film remains in limbo.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
The effort, which remains in limbo, is a warning that even seemingly benign proposals have political consequences that one or both sides might oppose.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
And the rest are stuck in limbo, having been told to expect a move to the Colorado prison, named ADX Florence, at any moment.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
The 23-year-old shared that his actions, while intended to protect someone vulnerable, ultimately left his current relationship in limbo.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
The effort, which remains in limbo, is a warning that even seemingly benign proposals have political consequences that one or both sides might oppose.
—Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
And the rest are stuck in limbo, having been told to expect a move to the Colorado prison, named ADX Florence, at any moment.
—Chiara Eisner, NPR, 23 Dec. 2025
The 23-year-old shared that his actions, while intended to protect someone vulnerable, ultimately left his current relationship in limbo.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in limbo
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“In limbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20limbo. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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