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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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Arkansas' broadband office is on track to complete the latest stage of implementing a $1 billion broadband program ahead of schedule after the federal government approved the state's continuation request, the Arkansas State Broadband Office announced last week.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
The Practice Unit cautions IRS examiners that reasonable cause arguments associated with continuation penalties should be more scrutinized as the U.S. person had written notice from the IRS of the 90-day deadline.
—Matthew L. Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
Arkansas' broadband office is on track to complete the latest stage of implementing a $1 billion broadband program ahead of schedule after the federal government approved the state's continuation request, the Arkansas State Broadband Office announced last week.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
The Practice Unit cautions IRS examiners that reasonable cause arguments associated with continuation penalties should be more scrutinized as the U.S. person had written notice from the IRS of the 90-day deadline.
—Matthew L. Roberts, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for continuation
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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