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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The continuation of the task force The task force is also recommending that its work be continued, either as a oversight or regular committee.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet such attitudes foster an atmosphere of tolerance, signaling that violence is acceptable and enabling its continuation.
—Justin Pickett, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
During his term, the state has solidified its cap-and-trade regime, crafted new climate disclosure rules, and, in an about face, supported a continuation of nuclear power.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
This is a continuation of a decade-long trend that has seen Florida yield one playoff team; in the first year of the playoff era, Jimbo Fisher’s FSU team was blown out by Oregon, in 2015.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Yet such attitudes foster an atmosphere of tolerance, signaling that violence is acceptable and enabling its continuation.
—Justin Pickett, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
During his term, the state has solidified its cap-and-trade regime, crafted new climate disclosure rules, and, in an about face, supported a continuation of nuclear power.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
This is a continuation of a decade-long trend that has seen Florida yield one playoff team; in the first year of the playoff era, Jimbo Fisher’s FSU team was blown out by Oregon, in 2015.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 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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