How to Use "abstain" with Example Sentences
- 1. China instead chose to abstain from the vote .
- 2. It often chose to abstain in votes it did not support .
- 3. But his decision to abstain from the vote on november 7th has undermined his credibility with mr samaras .
- 4. Whether it can convince russia and china to abstain rather than veto a forthcoming un security council resolution is uncertain .
- 5. But more than two in five nervously refused to express a preference ; many may abstain through fear .