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Recent Examples of abstention
Violet’s parents had graciously chosen not to read it, which had spared us all a few embarrassing conversations, but their abstention had also deprived me of a cathartic victory over them for not believing in me.
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Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Brighton and six others wanted it, but 12 voted against, with one abstention.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
The panel also voted Friday in a 6-4 decision, with one abstention, to recommend parents consult with their doctors about whether to have their children tested to see if the first vaccine dose gave them a certain level of protection against hepatitis B.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
In a second vote, the ACIP voted 6-4, with one abstention, that parents of older children should talk to their doctor about hepatitis B antibody testing before considering subsequent hepatitis B vaccination.
—ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Martin, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
Brighton and six others wanted it, but 12 voted against, with one abstention.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
The panel also voted Friday in a 6-4 decision, with one abstention, to recommend parents consult with their doctors about whether to have their children tested to see if the first vaccine dose gave them a certain level of protection against hepatitis B.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
In a second vote, the ACIP voted 6-4, with one abstention, that parents of older children should talk to their doctor about hepatitis B antibody testing before considering subsequent hepatitis B vaccination.
—ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstention
Noun
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Not one for false abnegation of words distorted by smears, Rushdie doubles down on his right to freedom of expression, defending his dissent from religious orthodoxy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Jan. 2026
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That, for me, feels like an abnegation of our responsibility in theater.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Projection spans 30 to 150 inches, while Intelligent Instant Setup automatically handles autofocus, keystone correction, screen fit, and obstacle avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2026
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There has also been an avoidance of taking big swings on defensive tackles early in drafts.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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As if unable to resist her own mortification, Leonora asks if the bed is comfortable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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Beyond their asceticism, the six members of the group - Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung - hail from different countries, including the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Frayne writes that some second- and third-century sects, such as the Encratites, Priscilliantists, and Manicheans, advocated against meat eating, typically as part of a broader asceticism that might also include celibacy.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Aug. 2025
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Student loan borrowers who remain in the SAVE forbearance have been charged interest on their debt since August.—
Kamaron McNair,Annie Nova,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Irwin said families who survived the fires are nearing the end of their mortgage forbearance period.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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At the beginning of her relationship with John, Carolyn’s central problem was that being part of the Kennedy family demanded some level of self-denial.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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On Ash Wednesday, many Christians go to church for a service that emphasizes the start of a season of reflection, self-denial and repentance from sin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, that’s the cost of frugality, something that will certainly be the hallmark of Sullivan’s first crack at free agency as GM.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their courage and sacrifice remind us that freedom is never free.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Davis is wry and quietly defiant of stereotype, her Elaine’s composure hard-won and her sacrifice of certain kinds of sympathy fully comprehensible.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Abstention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstention. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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