in limbo

phrase

: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation

orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions

: 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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Many prospective citizens are now unable to participate in the midterm elections, as the lack of an approval even after completing all the steps to be naturalized has put their lives in limbo. — Alec Dent, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Some proposals are in limbo, others have been abandoned, and a few downtown are underway or have been completed. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Miller was taken after the San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 Draft, but there was a time during his final season at Alabama where Miller’s draft stock was in limbo because of controversy off the court. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The to-do list includes resolving myriad constituent concerns, many involving immigrants whose cases are in limbo because of changes enacted by the federal government. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in limbo

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