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 .