as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
The program launched in 2022 as a continuation of Women oftheCentury, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
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F. Amanda Tugade, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Even worse, birds often crash into reflective windows, perceiving them as a continuation of the sky.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The network has emphasized that its schedule overhaul is a continuation of its progressive bent, particularly in primetime.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Several of the wrestlers just won their first state title with the football team in the fall, and this was a continuation.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
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F. Amanda Tugade, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Even worse, birds often crash into reflective windows, perceiving them as a continuation of the sky.
—Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The network has emphasized that its schedule overhaul is a continuation of its progressive bent, particularly in primetime.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Several of the wrestlers just won their first state title with the football team in the fall, and this was a continuation.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Deploying a resilient incident response plan that prioritises operational continuity is not optional.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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His ongoing hospitalization impacts leadership continuity within the Vatican.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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