Pending
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Expect Delays
Use 'pending' to indicate that an action or decision is on hold, often due to external factors. Her application is pending further review.
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Legal Situations
'Pending' is frequently used in legal or formal contexts to describe cases or decisions that are not finalized. His judgment is pending appeal.
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Temporal Suspension
Use 'pending' when something is temporarily suspended until a particular event occurs or a condition is met. Payment is pending confirmation of receipt.