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uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Recent Examples of continuation
In a continuation of the last episode, the fight over Kyle’s text messages with Dorit’s ex-husband almost came to blows before Erika talked Dorit down.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump often called the continuation of that funding into question.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Robust hiring could give the Fed reason to delay interest rate cuts forecasted for later this year, since the flex of economic strength may ease concern that a continuation of high interest rates would tip the economy into a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
He's also set to reprise his role in a new Fast film, described as a continuation of Fast X that will serve as a bridge into Fast X: Part II.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump often called the continuation of that funding into question.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Robust hiring could give the Fed reason to delay interest rate cuts forecasted for later this year, since the flex of economic strength may ease concern that a continuation of high interest rates would tip the economy into a downturn.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
He's also set to reprise his role in a new Fast film, described as a continuation of Fast X that will serve as a bridge into Fast X: Part II.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
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Rafizi, the economic minister, knows that there are still concerns over policy continuity, considering the current more stable political climate is a more recent development.Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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