abstained

past tense of abstain

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  • For those who have hesitated due to financial concerns, now may be the right time to take the leap.
    Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Leaders who once hesitated are now making technology adoption a top priority, knowing that companies failing to adapt will struggle to stay competitive.
    Oleg Fonarov, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Abstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstained. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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