"pending clarification" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. You can use it to indicate that a particular situation or circumstance will remain in effect until further information or explanation is provided. For example, "The decision to suspend work on the project is pending clarification from the client.".
Shares in Land of Leather were suspended earlier today, "pending clarification of the company's financial position".
Fox this week suspended Mr Gingrich and Mr Santorum, pending clarification of their plans.Yet candidates cannot afford to dither indefinitely.
Trading in Cordiant shares was suspended on the London Stock Exchange yesterday morning, "pending clarification of the company's financial position," the Financial Services Authority said.
We recommend that you do not raise this issue with TGS pending clarification from Washington on what approach State/OSD/JCS/NSC wish to take.
For the record, the PLO agreed to the conditions negotiated by President Clinton pending clarifications.
My benefits were promptly suspended pending status clarification.
This has been changed to European units pending further clarification.
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