continuation

noun

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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The match was a continuation of their tough non-district schedule. — Marcus Gutierrez, Houston Chronicle, "Volleyball: Humble ISD squads get through final weekend of non-district tuneups," 26 Aug. 2019 In a globalised economy, everything is a continuation of everything else. — The Economist, "The trade war escalates, and the fog of war descends," 8 Aug. 2019 The layoffs are a continuation of the company's complicated relationship with the city. — Andrea Perez Balderrama, Detroit Free Press, "Shinola's decision to restructure brings layoffs to Detroit," 19 July 2019 For Colorado, spring was merely a continuation of winter. — Chris Bianchi, The Denver Post, "Colorado wildfire risk likely to be heavily reduced this summer," 12 July 2019 The work is a continuation of last weekend’s closures as workers replace the system and test lift the bridge for extended periods of time. — oregonlive.com, "Portland metro Friday traffic: Morrison Bridge closed to all traffic Saturday and Sunday," 26 July 2019 The profits will be divided among the teens and the continuation of Black Ecosystem. — Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, "‘Every kid should have a side hustle’: Why youths should be encouraged to be a boss this summer," 20 June 2019 Persistently low Treasury yields indicate that investors globally are still betting on sluggish growth and a continuation of dovish interest-rate policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve. — Matt Wirz, WSJ, "Dueling Bond Markets Send Mixed Message on Risk," 14 June 2019 The living room features a dark wood and black felt billiards table, a rustic leather sofa, track lighting and a continuation of monochrome accents in the room’s art and decoration. — azcentral, "61-year-old Scottsdale ranch home gets one more upgrade – a new backyard. Take a look," 6 June 2019

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