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
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the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 May 2025
Scheifele’s night ends early The physicality in Game 5 was a continuation of what has been the most physical series in the NHL playoffs.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
That would mean a likely continuation of less spending in the second quarter of 2025 and potential additional GDP contraction, moving closer to an official declaration of a recession that many may feel is already here.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The spot is a continuation of sorts from NBC’s Paris Olympics coverage, where the company really leaned into celebrities to help sell the games, both in its promotional efforts, and during the games themselves, where Snoop Dogg emerged as a fan favorite.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 20 May. 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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