pending
Americanpreposition
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while awaiting; until.
pending his return.
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in the period before the decision or conclusion of; during.
pending the negotiations.
adjective
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remaining undecided; awaiting decision or settlement; unfinished.
pending business; pending questions; pending litigation.
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about to take place; impending.
preposition
adjective
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not yet decided, confirmed, or finished
what are the matters pending?
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imminent
these developments have been pending for some time
Other Word Forms
- nonpending adjective
- unpending adjective
Etymology
Origin of pending
1635–45; pend + -ing 2, on the model of French pendant ( pendent )
Example Sentences
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"Both officers have been immediately placed on administrative leave pending the completion of a thorough internal investigation," Lyons said.
From Barron's
ICE acting director Todd Lyons said the two officers, who have not been named, were immediately placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
From BBC
Bondi claimed there were “pending investigations” into the case but gave little more detail.
From Los Angeles Times
But he said "a more accurate damage assessment was pending once waters recede".
From Barron's
The court states that the “underlying case” is “The People of the State of California v. David Burke,” pending in the 506th District Court of Waller County, Texas, with Judge Gary W. Chaney presiding.
From Los Angeles Times
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