5 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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The environmentalist will be abstaining from single-use plastics to reduce their carbon footprint.
The environmentalist has been abstaining from single-use plastics for a sustainable lifestyle.
To promote environmental sustainability, many people opt to abstain from using single-use plastics.
We are abstaining from using plastic straws to reduce environmental impact.
Environmental activists have abstained from using single-use plastics to reduce their ecological footprint.
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