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
Synonyms
Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
Recent Examples on the Web
The move is a continuation of a battle that has raged for 20 years, with competing visions about what an open and efficient internet should look like.
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David Ingram, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Lightyear Capital will continue to manage the company through the continuation fund, which saw investments from Neuberger Berman and others.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
The news that the new Office series is a continuation of the show's universe but not a revival with the original cast presumably keeps Daniels' hesitations at bay.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
In continuation of the celebration of Women’s History Month, take a look at Black women doing the work to make a difference.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
The repression of Muslim Uyghurs in China is a continuation of decades of harsh communist treatment of the faith.
—Eric Patterson, National Review, 9 Apr. 2024
The high prices for the women's Final Four are a continuation of a trend that began last year, according to the ticket resale platform StubHub.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The continuation of Holy Week masses will commence at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Little River, which is the Mother Church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The bill is a continuation of Republican efforts to block Planned Parenthood’s two affiliates in Missouri from receiving taxpayer dollars through the state’s Medicaid program.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
David Ingram, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Lightyear Capital will continue to manage the company through the continuation fund, which saw investments from Neuberger Berman and others.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
The news that the new Office series is a continuation of the show's universe but not a revival with the original cast presumably keeps Daniels' hesitations at bay.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2024
In continuation of the celebration of Women’s History Month, take a look at Black women doing the work to make a difference.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
The repression of Muslim Uyghurs in China is a continuation of decades of harsh communist treatment of the faith.
—Eric Patterson, National Review, 9 Apr. 2024
The high prices for the women's Final Four are a continuation of a trend that began last year, according to the ticket resale platform StubHub.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The continuation of Holy Week masses will commence at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Little River, which is the Mother Church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The bill is a continuation of Republican efforts to block Planned Parenthood’s two affiliates in Missouri from receiving taxpayer dollars through the state’s Medicaid program.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
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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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