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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
Morgan Wallen’s Nashville court date for throwing a chair off the roof of Eric Church’s bar has moved from Thursday (Aug. 15) to Dec. 12 after the judge granted a continuance in the case.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
After receiving two continuances from the zoning commission to discuss the case with residents, company consultants Wednesday presented sleek renditions of their five-building complex — and plenty of assurances.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024
Two days later, Guilfoyle's lawyer Judson McMillin filed his own motion for a continuance.
—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
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2024
After receiving two continuances from the zoning commission to discuss the case with residents, company consultants Wednesday presented sleek renditions of their five-building complex — and plenty of assurances.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024
Two days later, Guilfoyle's lawyer Judson McMillin filed his own motion for a continuance.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
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The appropriate duration of treatment, according to those standards and experts interviewed by ProPublica, should be based on the patients’ needs, as evaluated by the clinicians working directly with the patients.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nuclear isn’t the only option for round-the-clock low-carbon power generation — long duration batteries and geothermal energy are potent competitors.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Watch Hot Frosty on Netflix Family Switch The Walker family members are all caught up in their individual lives and beginning to drift apart.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ordinary stuff of domestic life is evident all around them: laundry drying outside a window, or an older sibling’s toys strewn in a corner.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The offensive line has keyed the Rams’ recent success, the continuity that coach Sean McVay desired finally becoming reality.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Given the rate of such violence, concerned Southeast Asian and white American organizers of the time decided to tackle the issue through a bilingual video targeting the Cambodian American community.H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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The findings offer researchers a much more precise window of time in which the mixing occurred, as well as more insights into the demographics of early modern humans and the earliest Out-of-Africa migrations, according to the paper.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The real estate sector is highly competitive and requires tough skin, persistence and self-confidence.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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