as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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The World Series was simply a continuation of the regular season for the ’65 Dodgers.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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This was, of course, a continuation of the months-long feud that also included Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, Future, A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd.
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Even the play of veteran quarterback Derek Carr seemed headed towards an efficient career-best campaign, which would’ve been a continuation of his strong 2023 finish.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
This conversation with my mom in What Goes With What feels like a continuation of that.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
This was, of course, a continuation of the months-long feud that also included Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, Future, A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Even the play of veteran quarterback Derek Carr seemed headed towards an efficient career-best campaign, which would’ve been a continuation of his strong 2023 finish.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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