Pending

//ˈpɛndɪŋ//

"Pending" in a Sentence (12 examples)

We postponed our picnic pending a change in the weather.

The debate on spending is pending.

Some of the seams of the dress were held together only loosely by basting stitches, pending the final fitting.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Plans are still pending.

An investigation is still pending.

Numerous other lawsuits are pending.

Tom's funeral arrangements are pending.

Charges are still pending.

Tom's case is pending.

Pending the outcome of the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.

Pending the investigation, the police officer is suspended from duty.

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