Public officials should refrain from comparing pending storms with previous ones because every one is unique, with its own size, winds, rains and tracks, said Meghan McPherson, program coordinator of the emergency management graduate program at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y.
The statement continued, "In the meantime, we have asked the Falcons to continue to refrain from taking action pending a decision by the commissioner".
States are urged to refrain from enacting legislation pending the result of the committee's work.
WASHINGTON – The House voted 400-20 Wednesday to hit Iran with the toughest sanctions yet over its nuclear program, in a forceful rejection of arguments that Congress should refrain from new penalties pending international negotiations with the new Iranian government.
Since the outcome of the case was pending, Brigham refrained from commenting on it.
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Many leaders refrain from asking for others' feedback because they equate it to criticism when, in fact, feedback presents the opportunity for improvement.
As a rule, prosecutors and investigators are supposed to refrain from offering updates on pending investigations.
The utility for solicits public feedback on pending legislation: users amend actual bill language, comment on each other's suggestions, and vote up or down each suggestion.
An NYPD spokesperson said only that the department "will refrain from commenting on pending litigation".
But while his case is pending, he has refrained from contacting witnesses because "I don't want anyone to say I have influenced them".
