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
In a continuation of the last episode, the fight over Kyle’s text messages with Dorit’s ex-husband almost came to blows before Erika talked Dorit down.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump often called the continuation of that funding into question.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Robust hiring could give the Fed reason to delay interest rate cuts forecasted for later this year, since the flex of economic strength may ease concern that a continuation of high interest rates would tip the economy into a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
He's also set to reprise his role in a new Fast film, described as a continuation of Fast X that will serve as a bridge into Fast X: Part II.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump often called the continuation of that funding into question.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Robust hiring could give the Fed reason to delay interest rate cuts forecasted for later this year, since the flex of economic strength may ease concern that a continuation of high interest rates would tip the economy into a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
He's also set to reprise his role in a new Fast film, described as a continuation of Fast X that will serve as a bridge into Fast X: Part II.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for continuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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Experience no longer automatically means continuity.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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There would also be non-material consequences, namely that the close-to-insurmountable obstacles to getting global leaders to believe that the United States will have even minimal policy continuity between administrations will get even higher.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The national economy, supported by Northern merchants and bankers, assumed its indefinite continuance; the national party system, stretching from Louisiana to Maine, insulated it from political challenge.—
Matthew Karp,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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