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awaiting a decision, resolution, or completion
- The approval of the project is pending final review.
- The court case is pending further evidence.
- His promotion is pending the outcome of the performance review.
- The payment is pending confirmation of the invoice.
- The application is pending approval from the admissions committee.
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expected to happen soon
- The pending approval of the budget will determine the project's next steps.
- There is much anticipation surrounding the pending release of the new software update.
- With the pending election, political campaigns are in full swing.
- The company is preparing for the pending merger with its competitor.