in limbo
phrase
1
: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation
orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions
2
: in an uncertain or undecided state or condition
After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.
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While the takeover, which is supported by the Sandy Hook families, remains in limbo facing a final appeal from Jones, The Onion is moving ahead with their relaunch.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Many multibillion-dollar names in defense tech, like Shield, have military contracts, but remain pre-program-of-record, which keeps the future in limbo.
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Soon after its launch it was challenged in court, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
For remaining staff at the center, multiple lawsuits, sweeping layoffs, and union disputes have left them in limbo.
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Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Many multibillion-dollar names in defense tech, like Shield, have military contracts, but remain pre-program-of-record, which keeps the future in limbo.
—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Soon after its launch it was challenged in court, leaving millions of student loan borrowers in limbo.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
For remaining staff at the center, multiple lawsuits, sweeping layoffs, and union disputes have left them in limbo.
—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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“In limbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20limbo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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