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ab·stain·ing

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  1. abstainingnoun

    Synonyms:
    abstention, abstinence

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  1. List of paraphrases for "abstaining":

    abstain, abstention, refrain

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  1. President Yoon Suk Yeol:

    We are not disarming ourselves against North Korea, but we are not closing the dialogue channel with North Korea … as long as North Korea is abstaining from their very strong nuclear ambitions.

  2. George Bernard Shaw:

    Virtue consists, not in abstaining from vice, but in not desiring it.

  3. Taylor Berry:

    The idea that you can still use Tito’s when you’re abstaining from alcohol is what has made this campaign so enjoyable to create, for those doing dry January, well, Tito’s will still be here for you come February.

  4. Lizzy Freier:

    The biggest market play we're seeing is this emphasized idea that customers can still gather, celebrate and enjoy a good drink while still abstaining from alcohol, whether that be for lifestyle choices or personal reasons.

  5. Nicos Anastasiades:

    If this right is forfeited it gives others the right to decide for those abstaining ... if someone spurns that right, they shouldn't complain the next day.


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