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indeterminate

[in-di-tur-muh-nit] / ˌɪn dɪˈtɜr mə nɪt /


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The war’s effects on opportunistic aggression are indeterminate at best.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Harley is a rescue hound, of indeterminate but clearly mixed breed, who is given to leaping in the air to snap at moths and making vain but enthusiastic attempts to catch lizards.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Thousands of other people are going to get put into detention of indeterminate length with far less recourse, which could stretch years even if they are not eligible for removal or might win their cases.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2025

He was given an indeterminate public protection sentence with an 11-year minimum recommendation.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

It all glowed invitingly in the flicker of gaslight lamps, a world away from the oily stews of indeterminate origin I’d been choking down at the Priest Hole.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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