will abstain
- future tense of abstain.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. expects the resolution to pass, according to two U.S. officials, who anticipate that both Russia and China will abstain rather than veto the measure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
"I think it is more likely that China and Russia will abstain, register their skepticism about the plan and then sit back and watch the US struggle to put it into action," Gowan said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
It is expected that Plaid Cymru and Conservative MSs will nominate their own leaders and Jane Dodds, the only Liberal Democrat, will abstain.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2024
During the coming four weeks, hundreds of millions of Muslims will abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk, before gathering with family and friends for indulgent nighttime meals.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
I shall at once give orders that your troops here are replaced by those of a regiment whose officers will abstain from brawling and breaking the edicts in our very palace.
From Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
