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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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Hundreds of schools have been closed indefinitely in West Kalimantan due to air pollution, with about 200,000 pupils learning from home, according to the education ministry.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Most of her clients now are middle-aged men, who often choose deportation over the harsh reality of staying in immigration detention indefinitely.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Once a minimum term has been served, the prisoner can be released only once the Parole Board is satisfied they no longer need to be confined for public safety, meaning many are being held indefinitely.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

That’s because some idiosyncratic factors contributed to these recent growth rates, making it even less likely they will persist indefinitely.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

The series goes on indefinitely, with the pitches getting closer and closer together.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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