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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of continuance
But after months of continuances, on Monday, Rodríguez logged into a virtual hearing from Venezuela.
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 29 July 2025
The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Bassett argued for the continuance saying lawyers needed more time to prepare.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After a three-week continuance, San Diego City Council unanimously approved the new El Camino Real Assisted Living project in Carmel Valley on March 17.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 29 July 2025
The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
Bassett argued for the continuance saying lawyers needed more time to prepare.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
After a three-week continuance, San Diego City Council unanimously approved the new El Camino Real Assisted Living project in Carmel Valley on March 17.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
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The September 2025 total lunar eclipse will last 5 hours and 27 minutes, with a duration of totality lasting 1 hour and 22 minutes, according to Time and Date.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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At first look, naming wars after their location, participants, starting date or duration might appear to be an exercise in objective detachment.—
Esther Brito Ruiz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Generic drug may extend lifespans A cheap generic drug linked to increasing lifespans may work by protecting against DNA damage, research suggested.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Safe to use around children and pets, the faux flames come with a remote control function, automatic timers, and a 150-hour battery life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lawson faces 10 to 40 years or life in prison on the first-degree murder charge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lesson came with time—and with persistence.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jia acknowledged the pressures on young filmmakers in China but urged persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This 12-pack of landscape lights is a limited-time deal, so don’t miss the opportunity to stake them in beside your pool, sidewalk, outdoor stairs, or garden for this low price.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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