abstaining

[US]/[ˈæbsteɪnɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈæbsteɪnɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.refraining from doing something, especially something pleasurable or addictive; refraining from voting in a vote or election
n.the act of abstaining
adj.relating to abstaining

Phrases & Collocations

abstaining from alcohol

abstaining voters

abstaining now

abstained completely

abstained previously

abstaining policy

abstaining process

abstaining candidate

abstaining actively

abstaining publicly

Example Sentences

she is abstaining from alcohol for health reasons.

he is abstaining from voting in this election.

many are abstaining from meat on fridays.

the candidate is abstaining from answering that question.

i'm abstaining from sugary drinks to lose weight.

they are abstaining from participating in the activity.

she is abstaining from buying new clothes this month.

he is abstaining from smoking for the sake of his lungs.

the committee member is abstaining from the vote.

we are abstaining from using plastic bags whenever possible.

she is abstaining from caffeine after 2 pm.

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