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
His popularity elevated the political newcomer Mike Bloomberg to the mayor’s office that fall and secured a continuation of the policies that had driven the city’s resurgence, under a leader with a very different personality.
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John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Flags are continuation patterns that tend to have the best outcomes within strong uptrends.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the latest proposal to end the war, which is now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
In addition to White and Pascal, Sigourney Weaver also stars in the movie — which is a continuation of The Mandalorian television series — as a new character to the franchise.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Flags are continuation patterns that tend to have the best outcomes within strong uptrends.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the latest proposal to end the war, which is now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
In addition to White and Pascal, Sigourney Weaver also stars in the movie — which is a continuation of The Mandalorian television series — as a new character to the franchise.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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For most of the twentieth century, the employment contract relied on the assumption that employment—a paycheck, stability and an implicit promise of continuity—was sufficient to retain talent.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What was originally an environmental sustainability play now looks like an extremely wise business continuity move.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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However, persistence becomes problematic when PFAS leach or evaporate out of products and into the surrounding environment.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The movie is more than a celebration of persistence in the face of rejection, of faith in oneself, or of the power of love.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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