continuation

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con·tin·u·a·tion | \ kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən

, -yü-ˈā- \

Definition of continuation

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

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Examples of continuation in a Sentence

the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support

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