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as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continuing
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce.
—P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With spot fires continuing to flare up, officials urged students and staff to remain on campus.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In his new role at the full-service representation firm, his responsibilities will include continuing to represent and amplify creators across all mediums.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Live television maestro Raj Kapoor will return as executive producer and showrunner, continuing his streak of helming high-profile events.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The tribes and Lower Basin states are continuing to wrestle with a consensus, but time is running out for this session, the Navajo delegation pointed out.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Or how many were turned off by the continuing drumbeat of Kennedy oddities.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
These rapid changes to the nature of work will require continuing education throughout the workforce.
—P.k. Agarwal, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2017
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That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With spot fires continuing to flare up, officials urged students and staff to remain on campus.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In his new role at the full-service representation firm, his responsibilities will include continuing to represent and amplify creators across all mediums.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Conclusion As companies head toward 2025, adapting quickly to change, filling leadership vacuums and continuing to govern ethically will be key to finding success in the new year.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Live television maestro Raj Kapoor will return as executive producer and showrunner, continuing his streak of helming high-profile events.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The tribes and Lower Basin states are continuing to wrestle with a consensus, but time is running out for this session, the Navajo delegation pointed out.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Or how many were turned off by the continuing drumbeat of Kennedy oddities.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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The power of Clark’s half-court three-pointers will be a part of that continued growth.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The events come amid continued calls from lawmakers, backed by thousands of protesters, for Yoon to be removed from office for his surprise martial law declaration that has rocked country.Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The study looked at the top 250 television series available from major streaming services in 2023, including for the first time library titles alongside new and ongoing programs.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The question remains: how best to navigate that inevitable ongoing turbulence, especially with regard to transparency and who gets a seat at the table.Carole V. Bell, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some students expressed anxiety about remaining on campus.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Elevating your leadership's executive positioning requires intentionality, alignment and continuous improvement.Marina Cvetkovic, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The number builds in what appears to be a single continuous take.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Building on existing relationships can lead to mentorships that are both impactful and enduring.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut.Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The list is the definitive ranking of the female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policymakers who wield significant hard power are creating lasting impact around the world.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Console After equipping the PlayStation bundle's Scarlet Spider costume, restarting the game could cause the costume to not display as correctly equipped.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eligibility depends on maintaining a clean record during the waiting period, with any new convictions restarting the clock.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Talent is a significant component of an organization’s continual transformation.Mamie Jones, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, the commitment to continual improvement and adaptation within these racing formats is clear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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