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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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Threading that narrative in there, and getting all the clumsy beats and the awkward beats, felt like a continuation of the narrative.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Each new search is a continuation of the previous one rather than giving customers a completely random new look.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The continuation of the internal combustion engine 718s will be welcome news, especially for enthusiasts, because of the vast loyalty that car has inspired, prized for its driving dynamics, durability, and power, but not too much power, like many 911s.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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