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 gray line shows a prediction of the emissions trend with continuation of current policies, including those enacted during the Biden Administration.
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Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
The United States has consistently urged caution and restraint on both sides of the conflict, warning that the continuation of the skirmishes could unintentionally erupt into a broad regional war.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
The lack of distributions has given rise to one of the biggest stories in private equity—continuation funds—which allows a PE firm to continue to own an asset.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
This rally then, was a natural continuation, and a significant one, being the first event of its kind in the MENA region.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
The United States has consistently urged caution and restraint on both sides of the conflict, warning that the continuation of the skirmishes could unintentionally erupt into a broad regional war.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
The lack of distributions has given rise to one of the biggest stories in private equity—continuation funds—which allows a PE firm to continue to own an asset.
—Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
This rally then, was a natural continuation, and a significant one, being the first event of its kind in the MENA region.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Under President Harris, that would probably mean continuity with the Biden administration policies that have become much more restrictive over time.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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