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Definition pending in American English

pending adjective

adjective
/ˈpendɪŋ/
1

waiting to be dealt with, settled, or completed

Example

The offer to buy is still pending.

Example

the pending case/agreement/charges

Example

A similar law is pending before (=being considered by) the Senate.

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Example

the pending economic union of the two countries

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Definition pending in American English