1The opposition party decided to abstain from the vote on the controversial bill.
2Do you think it is right for a judge to abstain from a case if they have a personal connection to one of the parties involved?
3The company's CEO chose to abstain from the discussion about the proposed merger, citing a conflict of interest.
4In order to maintain their independence, some journalists abstain from accepting gifts or favors from the people they are reporting on.
5The country's leader announced that they would abstain from using military force to resolve the dispute, opting instead for diplomatic negotiations.