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 news is a massive hit to the high-end sector and the retail industry at large, with the fate of the brand in limbo, Reuters reported.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Child care programs in Tarrant County faced the potential for a delay in subsidy funding last week in the wake of a national crackdown on child care funding, putting families and early educators in limbo.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The fate of that project is stil in limbo but other smaller proposals could be moving forward.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Some mid-program Martin students are in limbo, though nearby schools like University of Indianapolis and Marian University announced options for students to transfer credits.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Child care programs in Tarrant County faced the potential for a delay in subsidy funding last week in the wake of a national crackdown on child care funding, putting families and early educators in limbo.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The fate of that project is stil in limbo but other smaller proposals could be moving forward.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Some mid-program Martin students are in limbo, though nearby schools like University of Indianapolis and Marian University announced options for students to transfer credits.
—Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
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“In limbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20limbo. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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