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She has abstained from voting at all on bills that affirmed gay marriage rights in the state Constitution and recognized LGBTQ+ Pride month.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2024

South Africa has repeatedly claimed to have a “nonaligned stance” on the war and has abstained from every United Nations vote on the matter.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2023

South Africa says it is impartial and has abstained from voting on U.N. resolutions on the war.

From Reuters • May 28, 2023

Dzhaparova has sought to use her visit to deepen ties with India, which has refrained from condemning Russia’s role in the war and has abstained several times from voting on U.N. resolutions against Moscow.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

If he has performed and if he has abstained as he ought, dismiss him honorably acquitted from your bar; otherwise condemn him.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund