as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
Major questions about Gaza's future, political and otherwise, remain unresolved.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and Sam Mednick The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Major questions about Gaza’s future, political and otherwise, remain unresolved.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
However, in weaker or more fragile relationships, this avoidance is often counterproductive, as unresolved issues can fester and cause further damage.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The 2024 census results could lead to further tensions between Baghdad and the Kurdish leaders who fear a loss of influence in Iraq’s sectarian system (which was imposed by the U.S.), while constitutional disputes between Baghdad and Erbil remain unresolved.
—James Durso, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and Sam Mednick The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Major questions about Gaza’s future, political and otherwise, remain unresolved.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
However, in weaker or more fragile relationships, this avoidance is often counterproductive, as unresolved issues can fester and cause further damage.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The 2024 census results could lead to further tensions between Baghdad and the Kurdish leaders who fear a loss of influence in Iraq’s sectarian system (which was imposed by the U.S.), while constitutional disputes between Baghdad and Erbil remain unresolved.
—James Durso, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
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Several other major agencies, including sheriff's offices based in Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers, are listed as having pending applications to join the program.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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As a pending unrestricted free agent, Palmieri is an attractive rental option, especially with his willingness to battle his way to the hard areas of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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As many in the organization filtered into the parking lot and away from the airport, Curry, who often moves in his personal life at a methodical pace, saw the unsettled Post trying to figure out the logistics of his exit as the options dwindled.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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But officials became unsettled when news broke that U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Cuban American Republican from Florida whom Cuba considers an archenemy, was likely to become the next U.S. secretary of state, sources who asked not to be named to speak of their interactions with Cuban officials, said.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Whether Larsson gets a second start remains undetermined.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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But its long-term fate in America remains undetermined.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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