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
The current request will simply allow a continuation of existing services.
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Mary Tomolonius, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The community service event was a continuation of the company’s first-ever Volunteer Month, with multiple activities in the area focusing on issues regarding youth services, veterans, homelessness and more.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Morton, whose experience spans decades across real estate, coaching, and marketing systems, positions the development as a continuation of the company’s core philosophy.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The studio has set Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland (Mystic River, LA Confidential) to write Django/Zorro for a big-screen continuation of a story that was hatched in a 7-issue crossover comic book series co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner and published by Dynamite Entertainment.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mary Tomolonius, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The community service event was a continuation of the company’s first-ever Volunteer Month, with multiple activities in the area focusing on issues regarding youth services, veterans, homelessness and more.
—Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
Morton, whose experience spans decades across real estate, coaching, and marketing systems, positions the development as a continuation of the company’s core philosophy.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The studio has set Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland (Mystic River, LA Confidential) to write Django/Zorro for a big-screen continuation of a story that was hatched in a 7-issue crossover comic book series co-written by Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner and published by Dynamite Entertainment.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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While Jurado emphasized continuity, Councilmember Tim McOsker focused on how the city’s role may need to change as the region’s funding structure shifts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials say that general counsel Karen Buffkin will serve in an acting leadership role to ensure continuity of operations while the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education determines next steps in the selection of new leadership.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The trial was set to begin on May 26, but the parties asked for a lengthy continuance to pursue further discovery and discuss a possible settlement.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Covington Police Chief Michael Ferrell credited the persistence of both his department and the Louisiana State Police for keeping the case alive.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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