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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
September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.
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Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The big picture: The block party's continuance comes as Salt Lake City's indie music scene grows.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The big picture: The block party's continuance comes as Salt Lake City's indie music scene grows.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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Variety will be on the ground in Berlin through the duration of the festival, which runs Feb. 13-23.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The early trial monitors are showing promise, sending back EKG readings, the duration between heart beats, and other crucial data.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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Several of the wrestlers just won their first state title with the football team in the fall, and this was a continuation.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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This included a confounding and-one call by the referees, in which White was granted continuation on a layup while being fouled despite fully losing — then regaining — possession of the ball.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The story ends in the village of Hammondsport, where Drew was killed, with a kind of incantation of the cycle of life on Keuka Lake.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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But in villages such as Grindelwald, sledding is just a part of winter life.—
Terry Ward,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Economic downturns, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical shifts threaten business continuity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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But if a brand manager is serious about continuity, a short (keep it simple) onboarding exercise can work wonders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Coca-Cola entered the right category at the right time, Citi analyst Filippo Falorni told CNN.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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During a panel at '90s Con in Florida in September, Melrose Place stars Locklear, Josie Bissett, Brooke Langton, Laura Leighton, Grant Show and Daphne Zuniga reunited and shared an update on where the revival series stood at the time.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Not only about the persistence of violence against women but about the confusions present across our societies.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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Research by Michael Scheier and Charles Carver found that optimism fuels persistence because optimistic individuals envision reaching their goals, even during setbacks.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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