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finite

[fahy-nahyt] / ˈfaɪ naɪt /


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In reality, the finite size of stars places a limit on how bright the effect can become.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It also means the AI buildout is competing for physical resources — land, energy, construction labor, raw materials — that are finite and already under pressure.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He also raised doubts about trying to stretch the GOP’s finite voters to win all nine seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Concern about climate change "had taken second place to issues like cost of living, economy and also immigration" in recent years, the environment psychologist explained, citing a hypothesis known as the "finite pool of worry".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In China, Helen had been taught enormous circumspection; the world there was like a skating rink, a finite space, walled.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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