continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity
2
: resumption after an interruption
3
: something that continues, increases, or adds
Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
The post-apocalyptic survival film, which made about $21 million domestically at the box office, spurred a day-and-date continuation series of the same name starring pretty much everyone from the film but McDonough — Ian’s in a coma, sorry Jayson.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
HarbourVest Partners was an early mover in this space and has invested in continuation fund transactions for well over a decade.
—Richard Hickman, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
The continuation of the task force The task force is also recommending that its work be continued, either as a oversight or regular committee.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuation
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or extending the time of a state or activity
2
: a beginning again after an interruption
3
: a thing or part by which something is continued
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