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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
Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Worthy's lawyers had made a motion for a continuance that Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court granted.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The postponement comes after McIntire’s attorneys filed a motion for continuance on June 27, asking the court for more time to complete discovery and prepare.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
And the bad thoughts may serve a biological purpose: because mothers who have thoughts of infanticide are more likely to compulsively check on their infants, their hypervigilance may be what has ensured the continuance of their line.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Worthy's lawyers had made a motion for a continuance that Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court granted.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The postponement comes after McIntire’s attorneys filed a motion for continuance on June 27, asking the court for more time to complete discovery and prepare.
—Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
And the bad thoughts may serve a biological purpose: because mothers who have thoughts of infanticide are more likely to compulsively check on their infants, their hypervigilance may be what has ensured the continuance of their line.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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Residents experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation or chest discomfort were advised to decrease the intensity and duration of outdoor activities.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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The vaccine itself reduces the risk, severity and duration of long COVID symptoms.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rather than viewing implementation as an IT exercise, organizations that approach it through the lens of risk management and clinical continuity see stronger adoption.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anchored in the Arab Peace Initiative, guided by existing UN resolutions, and conducted with robust international mediation, a final agreement would set permanent borders, involving land swaps based on security, demography, and territorial continuity.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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This idea of changing your focus on a situation isn’t new to leadership, but it’s rarely practiced with the depth the movie (and real life) demands.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2016, Ciara tied the knot with now husband Russell Wilson, who was thrilled to welcome the little boy into his life.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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The film, Variety reported, will be playing in about 300 theaters nationwide and a wider expansion — at least for the time being — seems to be out of the cards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Vogue: When was the last time each of you saw Black Swan?—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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