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as in continued
going on and on without any interruptions
the continuing success of the chain as it opens stores around the country
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
the public's continuing interest in every aspect of the lives of celebrities
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in resuming
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continuing
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
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Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
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Shayna Jacobs,
Washington Post,
12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
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Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
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Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
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Victoria Song,
The Verge,
27 Mar. 2024
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Samsung already offers regulated features such as sleep apnoea detection and atrial fibrillation monitoring in various markets, while continuing work on more advanced technologies, including non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of focusing on hybridization or market trends, GMC is continuing to improve the features and capabilities of Sierra 1500 trucks that its customers enjoy.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Kane County Board is continuing work on the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
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Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Dangerous heat and humidity will begin to build into the area starting Monday and likely continuing all week.
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David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
For 16 years, Reedus has starred as the lovably gruff tracker Daryl Dixon, beginning in The Walking Dead and continuing into his own spinoff series.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Adjective
Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?
—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns.
—
Shayna Jacobs,
Washington Post,
12 June 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—
Teresa Watanabe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2024
She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza.
—
Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2024
The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy.
—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
27 Mar. 2024
Verb
Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Samsung already offers regulated features such as sleep apnoea detection and atrial fibrillation monitoring in various markets, while continuing work on more advanced technologies, including non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Instead of focusing on hybridization or market trends, GMC is continuing to improve the features and capabilities of Sierra 1500 trucks that its customers enjoy.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
The Kane County Board is continuing work on the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Dangerous heat and humidity will begin to build into the area starting Monday and likely continuing all week.
—
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
For 16 years, Reedus has starred as the lovably gruff tracker Daryl Dixon, beginning in The Walking Dead and continuing into his own spinoff series.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
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Restricting the key waterway, which is crucial to the world's oil supply and has become one of the main points of negotiation in the war, comes amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, according to Iran's top military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
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City leaders and youth advocates are saying the number of shooting victims from just the Juneteenth weekend alone is a reminder of why organizations like the Peacekeepers and Violence Interrupters are so important and need continued support.
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The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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Amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie celebrated a happy occasion over the weekend, writing a sweet tribute to her husband, Michael Feldman, for Father’s Day.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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The defense attorney's opening remarks were disrupted as Pino continued to visibly react, and the jurors left the courtroom, with opening statements resuming the following day.
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Any update on resuming stock buybacks will be notable, too.
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From Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily shuttle service around the property is available on a continuous loop.
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This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours.
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One solution the report suggests is fully paid leave for fathers - lasting as long as maternity leave.
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On top of that are the various logistical hurdles involved in restarting a global industry as complicated as oil.
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Amena Bakr, head of Middle East energy and OPEC+ insights at Kpler, estimated that clearing mines would take six months, vessels leaving and returning to reload two to three months, and restarting production in some countries to prewar levels another three months.
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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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