In abeyance (2,3)

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on hold

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(Other definitions for on hold that I've seen before include "waiting for reply" , "suspended" , "Postoned, or awaiting reply to phone call" , "In a state of postponement" , "set aside for future use" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Guardian.

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