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Recent Examples of continuance In the killings of the deputies, Fielder waived his right to a speedy trial and numerous continuances have delayed the trial until this year. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025 Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players. Marcus K. Dowling, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025 The national economy, supported by Northern merchants and bankers, assumed its indefinite continuance; the national party system, stretching from Louisiana to Maine, insulated it from political challenge. Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for continuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
  • The takeaway is both profound and accessible: the body responds to frequency, not just duration.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Experts agree that an important key to rebuilding salmon runs is increasing the frequency and duration of shallow flooding in riverside riparian areas, or even fallow rice paddies — a program Katz has helped develop through his career.
    Alastair Bland | CalMatters, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
  • As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The pool, hot tub, and firepit are all great daytime or post-sunset hangs, but the waterfall in the corner of the backyard offers a soundtrack that’ll send you far from the worries of daily life.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to fans being able to experience the iconic show, Usher will also give insight into his life beyond the stage.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.
    Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • OpenAI recommends including three key reminders in all agent prompts: persistence (keeping going until resolution), tool-calling (using available tools rather than guessing), and planning (thinking before acting).
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Zaragoza’s persistence, and Martinez’s gamble to uproot his family, were massively rewarded in the years that followed.
    Joshua Korber Hoffman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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