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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

In April, Kushner formed Thrive Eternal, a vehicle to buy unique businesses and hold on to them indefinitely.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

But this "buffer effect" cannot continue indefinitely and is expected to be followed by faster losses.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Above all, they want regular, transparent exams so candidates are no longer left waiting indefinitely.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

But he immediately softened his voice and begged her to leave before the police came in, because he was in a position to know that the government was not going to let them stay indefinitely.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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