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On Hold

Euphemism Project Management Buzzword General

Paused, indefinitely, with the paperwork left open so nobody has to write the obituary. Projects on hold outnumber projects resumed by a ratio best not calculated.

Heard in the wild

“The expansion is on hold pending 'market conditions.'”

Tone check: Euphemism

Ask what specific condition resumes it. No trigger, no resumption — just a polite grave.

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