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continuing

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verb

present participle of continue

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of continuing
Adjective
Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations. Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025 State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life? Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024 Inflation wasn’t such a clear and continuing danger, and a lot of investors were caught offside. Bob Pisani, CNBC, 31 July 2024 Prosecutors have repeatedly cited an urgent and continuing need to protect people involved in the case, including the judge’s family, after Trump’s rhetoric resulted in safety concerns. Shayna Jacobs, Washington Post, 12 June 2024 She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2024 She is terrified by the hate that has rained down on her and her fellow pro-Palestinian supporters since Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with a massive and continuing assault on Gaza. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 The calculus changes in places like public bathrooms, where there’s a reasonable and continuing expectation of privacy. Victoria Song, The Verge, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level. Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 The program has recorded at least 10 wins in 16 consecutive seasons, and continuing that streak has been a talking point among players. Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 The company has also been successful in attracting consumers across income and age demographics while continuing to draw new and younger consumers through its range of assortment of different brands at bargain prices. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024 The Eagles locked up the NFC East, continuing the division’s streak of no repeat champion over the past 20 years. Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 With a dangerous Bengals team on tap next week, the Steelers’ freefall is in danger of continuing. Austin Mock, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 The collection’s rollout began slowly in 2024 with more continuing to drop next year. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuing
Adjective
  • Follow Todd for continued coverage of under-the-radar wines that over-deliver, as well as wines that are considered the best of the best.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In Kinshasa, Congolese leaders believe that Rwanda’s continued interference in eastern Congo is driven solely by a desire to steal minerals.
    Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The manager chronicled the work issue on Mumsnet, describing her efforts to remedy the situation amid the employee’s ongoing tearful behavior and requesting advice from readers of the U.K.-based forum.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Perkins Coie Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie was released earlier this year, and court proceedings are ongoing.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.
    Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.
    Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Garden Says… is not just an environment but an invitation—one that encourages return, exploration, and the continuous possibility of new meetings.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Embark on the Wild Azalea Trail—the longest continuous hiking trail in the state—or take a refreshing plunge in Kincaid Lake.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But the episode left an enduring mark on Bezos, the Amazon founder and the world’s second-richest person.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Both the novel and the movie became part of an enduring pop culture lexicon in which any raving dog can be referred to a Cujo.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Similar goals could benefit other organizations by fostering trust, broadening reach and demonstrating a commitment to equity—key elements in building lasting community relationships.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • United are paying the price for restarting their women’s team as late as 2018.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • If an egg isn't fertilized, menstruation begins, restarting the cycle.
    Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • By keeping foundational elements intact and refreshing certain aspects, through temporary activations, events or seasonal activations, venues can provide a sense of familiarity alongside continual newness.
    Riki Nishimura, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Reitz said that UConn education is in high demand and that there has been continual growth in enrollment.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Continuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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