have abstained
- present perfect of abstain.
Example Sentences
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Most moderates in the Democratic Party, such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer -- who is from New York -- have abstained from endorsing Mamdani so far.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
Would he at least have abstained instead of voting “yes”?
From Salon ● May 22, 2024
More than a dozen African countries have abstained from United Nations votes to condemn Russia or to call for its withdrawal from Ukraine, with a handful voting in support of Moscow.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
"The bank must show how it deals with this risk and communicate transparently," even if the two board members have abstained from voting on the reorganization, he said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2022
The doctor should have abstained from pressing Julius with questions.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
