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pending
Preposition
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While waiting for something; until.
Final approval was not given pending agreement on how the money would be spent.
He may not leave the country pending the outcome of the trial.
status
Noun
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Your status is your level, role, or situation in a group or society.
Mike Hooper has retained his status as Liverpool's current No 1 goalkeeper.
With the change in employment status came changes in responsibilities and pay.
In many countries, the ability to speak English is a sign or high social status.
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The status of something is its situation at a particular time.
What is the status of the repairs?