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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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Two days later, Guilfoyle's lawyer Judson McMillin filed his own motion for a continuance.
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024
Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy on Dec. 20 granted a continuance, or extension, on behalf of Melly’s legal team, who also waived his right to a speedy trial.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
According to board member Tyler Graves, an attorney representing the club requested a continuance for July 1, which was granted by Indiana excise officers.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2024
Chapman had just been granted a continuance in his case and walked out of the courthouse alongside a woman and his 2-year-old daughter, the Courant reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
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Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2024
Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy on Dec. 20 granted a continuance, or extension, on behalf of Melly’s legal team, who also waived his right to a speedy trial.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
According to board member Tyler Graves, an attorney representing the club requested a continuance for July 1, which was granted by Indiana excise officers.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 31 May 2024
Chapman had just been granted a continuance in his case and walked out of the courthouse alongside a woman and his 2-year-old daughter, the Courant reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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