in limbo
idiom
1
: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation
orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions
2
: in an uncertain or undecided state or condition
After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.
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Rodgers, at 41, is now in limbo following a 5-12 season.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
That puts millions of users and content creators in limbo — particularly influencers and small business owners who have come to rely on the mega-popular social media platform as a source of income.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan The Jets are another team that feels in limbo because of question marks at quarterback.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
That rover, called the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, remains in limbo.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
That puts millions of users and content creators in limbo — particularly influencers and small business owners who have come to rely on the mega-popular social media platform as a source of income.
—Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
New York Jets: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan The Jets are another team that feels in limbo because of question marks at quarterback.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
That rover, called the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, remains in limbo.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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“In limbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20limbo. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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