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indefinitely

[in-def-uh-nit-lee] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt li /
ADVERB
continually
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
definitely incontinuously


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In the process, he managed to get his SpaceX IPO out a door that’s possibly closing on his rivals, given reports that OpenAI may be delaying its launch indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Energy experts have warned, however, that some of those solutions cannot go on indefinitely.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

And the Dodgers will continue to rely on him, with Smith out indefinitely.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The company said lettuce from one of its suppliers is being removed indefinitely and will be replaced.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

“You bet I wouldn’t. I don’t understand why a smart girl like you goes around booby-trapping herself. You could have stayed here indefinitely, you know. They’re both crazy about you.”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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