3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Abstain' in a Sentence
"To voluntarily refrain from engaging in a particular activity, especially when it is considered improper or unhealthy; often followed by "from."" more
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As a bookworm, she was abstaining from watching television to finish her novel.
In the interest of fairness, the game show host decided to abstain from favoring any particular contestant.
During the game, Tim decided to abstain from using his phone to stay focused.
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