How to Use in limbo in a Sentence
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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
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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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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
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This nostalgic tribute to all the relationships that don’t have a name or a label will feel familiar to anyone who’s ever lingered in limbo, wondering how to define the relationship.
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Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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The White House deflected Wednesday when asked about reports of the arms sale being in limbo over pressure from Xi and as the president seeks to strike a trade deal with Beijing.
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Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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Shawna Dawson Beer with Beautiful Altadena said many Altadena families are trapped in limbo, waiting on insurance claims, litigation with SCE, and answers on whether rebuilding is possible for them.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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