Sentence examples for on abstention from inspiring English sources

There was also a strong association between loveLife participation and increased condom use — although there was no statistically significant effect on abstention or partner reduction.

In embracing an ascetic moral code based on abstention and individual self-improvement, Protestants, notably Calvinists, were particularly suited to the task of mobilizing capital in the rational pursuit of profit, he argued.

Still aloof -- and proud of it -- many Britons seem to feel vindicated in their belief that the smart money was on abstention after all, while the costs of isolation from the euro-zone have been limited.

The participation rate, around 80percentt, shocked all of the pollsters who were betting on abstention.

U-shaped curves were identified for cohort effects on abstention.

The common response from policy makers in Muslim countries, for HIV prevention, has been a focus on abstention from illicit drugs and sexual practices.

After months of debate, the Suffolk Legislature passed the bill by a vote of 12 to 5, with one abstention, on Feb. 11.

The ambiguous three-line resolution, which was adopted unanimously (with one abstention) on Oct. 22, 1973, called upon all parties to cease hostilities within 12 hours and to implement UN Resolution 242 (1967) "in all its parts".

On Nov. 9, the Town Board voted 4-0, with one abstention.

It was approved on Thursday by 18 votes to 10, with one abstention.

Don't sleep on SuBo!" WINNER: Julie Andrews (2 to 0, with one abstention).