finite

Example Sentences

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But society’s realization that birds were a finite resource and worth saving makes for a hell of a story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

My mental real estate around food is finite.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Speaking at a press briefing afterwards, Honnold said "time is finite", and people should "use it in the best way".

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The Department of Health said its services face extra pressure during winter and that it "has a finite capacity and severe pressures arise when hospitals are forced to operate often well beyond capacity".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

“How does one get out of the finite dimensions?” he asked, and gave a short laugh.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger