abstaining (from) (Meaning)

abstaining (from)

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During the company meeting, the shareholders abstained from voting on the contentious proposal.
Some athletes abstained from consuming alcohol before competitions to enhance their performance.
The doctor advised the patient to abstain from smoking to improve their lung health.
The witness abstained from testifying against his former friend, citing ethical concerns.
The religious group abstained from certain foods and practices as part of their beliefs.
During the election, a number of voters abstained from casting a ballot due to dissatisfaction with the candidates.
The employee abstained from using company funds for personal expenses, adhering to ethical guidelines.
To maintain a clear mind, the meditation practitioner abstained from consuming caffeine and other stimulants.
The patient abstained from taking pain medication, opting for alternative methods of pain management.
The environmental activist abstained from using plastic products to reduce their carbon footprint.

keeping (from), avoiding, withholding (from), refraining (from), denying,foregoing, forgoing, refusing, combatting, eschewing

giving in (to), surrendering (to),submitting (to), yielding (to), bowing (to), succumbing (to),conceding (to), acquiescing (to),knuckling under (to)

During the company meeting, the shareholders abstained from voting on the contentious proposal.

Some athletes abstained from consuming alcohol before competitions to enhance their performance.

The doctor advised the patient to abstain from smoking to improve their lung health.

The witness abstained from testifying against his former friend, citing ethical concerns.