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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstained
hesitated
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For those who have hesitated due to financial concerns, now may be the right time to take the leap.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Leaders who once hesitated are now making technology adoption a top priority, knowing that companies failing to adapt will struggle to stay competitive.—
Oleg Fonarov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Abstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstained. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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