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indefinite

[in-def-uh-nit] / ɪnˈdɛf ə nɪt /


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"During that three-months limited leave to remain, that's when you will have to apply for indefinite leave to remain."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In 2023 an 18-year-old British hacker called Arion Kurtaj was given an indefinite hospital order after hacking into the company and stealing data, source code and video clips of the unfinished GTA 6 game.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Negotiations for an indefinite cease-fire will now occur over the next nearly two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Lakers need to say the same thing to Reaves, who they’re going to give a boatload of money this summer to be their No. 2 star for the indefinite future.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The distinction between a first appearance on stage and subsequent appearances can also be marked by the use of names or indefinite nouns on the one hand and pronouns on the other.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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