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indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt /


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But only a handful have instituted indefinite bans, and just four other towns have sent related matters to the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

While I am grateful she has had the financial cushion to step back, I worry that this chapter has drifted into something more indefinite.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Earlier this week, Trump announced an indefinite extension to the ceasefire with Iran, which was due to expire on Wednesday, so that negotiations could continue.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An indefinite extension to the Middle East cease-fire is positive for markets, indicating that a re-escalation is less likely, ANZ Research said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The whole process seemed to stretch out over a long, indefinite time—weeks, possibly— and the intervals between the sessions might sometimes have been days, sometimes only an hour or two.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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