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indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt /


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“They’re going to be spending cash for the indefinite future. The idea of free cash flow is just not part of the story,” Bill Birmingham, managing director at exchange-traded product provider Rex Shares, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Unless immigrants are caught while crossing the border or soon after, they will now be entitled to a bond hearing, where a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to justify their indefinite detention.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

“Their disqualification from categorization as futures contracts on the basis of their indefinite duration cuts directly against established precedent,” Kalshi told the CFTC.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The latest reminder is educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite fast has prompted growing concern over his rapidly deteriorating health.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

“Brilliant, really. Vegetable, protein, and yeast. An indefinite supply of food.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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