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
Note how the price action after the strong buy signals usually led to strong impulse moves to the upside, and the weaker buy signals often served as continuation alerts, representing additional upside after the first buy signal.
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The collection’s third launch phase is an apt continuation of the second phase, which previously introduced freshwater pearl designs to the offering.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
On a positive note, the continuation of soft tailoring, a trend that resonates deeply with our expertise, is particularly satisfying.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
The collection’s third launch phase is an apt continuation of the second phase, which previously introduced freshwater pearl designs to the offering.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
On a positive note, the continuation of soft tailoring, a trend that resonates deeply with our expertise, is particularly satisfying.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025
This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
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Democratic lawmakers and advocacy organizations have raised their concerns about what that could mean for the continuity of federal payments and access to Americans’ confidential information.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to KenPom, UConn ranks No. 106 in minutes continuity.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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