as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
As a continuation of this strategy, McKesson has announced its intent to separate the Medical-Surgical segment into an independent company.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion was a continuation of that initial cross-border aggression, with Russian columns surging out of occupied Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk to seize more territory.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 15 May 2025
The decision marks a continuation of the Fed's wait-and-see approach as its members observe ongoing economic uncertainty.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Tellingly, even in a Church that has deep ideological divisions between progressives like the late Francis, moderates and conservatives, there is continuation, both historical and functional.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion was a continuation of that initial cross-border aggression, with Russian columns surging out of occupied Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk to seize more territory.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 15 May 2025
The decision marks a continuation of the Fed's wait-and-see approach as its members observe ongoing economic uncertainty.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Tellingly, even in a Church that has deep ideological divisions between progressives like the late Francis, moderates and conservatives, there is continuation, both historical and functional.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Another crucial aspect is the seamless integration of digital and physical elements, ensuring accessibility and continuity in the relationships between exhibitors and buyers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The fee for being granted a continuance by an immigration judge is at least $100.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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During the last hearing, Khalil's lawyers were granted continuance to give additional time to review the allegations raised against him in the Notice to Appear filed by DHS.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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