Meaning & use
pending
Awaiting a decision or resolution, or about to happen very soon.
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The merger remains pending until regulators complete their full review of the deal.
With a storm pending, the airport announced several delays for outbound flights.
A note on using this word
Pending can also function as a preposition meaning until, as in the case was closed pending further investigation.
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