8 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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They are abstaining from engaging in office gossip.
The artist is abstaining from using traditional techniques in this painting.
The detective is abstaining from revealing key details of the investigation.
Mary is abstaining from joining social media for personal reasons.
She is abstaining from caffeine this month.
The committee member is abstaining from voting on the proposal.
We are abstaining from using plastic straws to reduce environmental impact.
He is abstaining from making any comments on the controversial issue.
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