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Recent Examples of finite Compute, the processing power that AI systems run on, is a finite resource; Kaplan says demand at Cognition is doubling roughly every seven weeks. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Experts said that given finite defense resources, the capital, Kyiv – a main strategic target and the seat of government – would be expected to be better defended than other regions and less populated areas. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 The study authors therefore introduced a phenomenological dielectric function, which is an effective dielectric constant that averages the electrical influence of both the inorganic layer and the finite-thickness organic spacer. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finite
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Adjective
  • The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
  • Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Adjective
  • Overall definite recommend on Screen Engine and Rentrak’s Postmark audience exits was 52%, versus Superman at 74%.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Elements like paint, lighting, furniture, and decor are definite opportunities to have a little more fun with trends without worrying about longer-term ramifications.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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