as in to keep (from)
to resist the temptation of
had to abstain from solid food before her surgery
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That means focus exclusively on how your child feels and avoid talking about their specific fear.—
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When considering a standalone storage device optimized for backup data, ensure backup software is segmented from backup storage and avoid integrated appliances and do-it-yourself systems.—
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29 Aug. 2025
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“Abstain (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstain%20%28from%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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