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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

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

The measure comes before the Senate on Thursday, and questions abound about whether the 5-Stars will abstain in the upper chamber as well.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2022

As Congress must have been informed of all that has taken place on this subject, the undersigned will not introduce it again here, and he will abstain from all reflection.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various