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indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt /


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It doesn’t inherently require large-scale occupation or indefinite responsibility for political outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

With the ceasefire due to expire earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension at the eleventh hour, to allow more time for peace talks brokered by Pakistan.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Yes, the Lakers are beginning this tournament seriously hampered by the indefinite absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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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