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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
Libertad wrote and is directing the film, a continuation of her 2023 short of the same name that starred her sister, Miriam Garlo.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike rival ‘90s revival X-Men ’97, though, this isn't a continuation but rather a wholly distinct take allowing for fresh interpretations of the iconic hero’s rogues’ gallery and allies—look out for drastically different takes on the Penguin and Harley Quinn in particular.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike rival ‘90s revival X-Men ’97, though, this isn't a continuation but rather a wholly distinct take allowing for fresh interpretations of the iconic hero’s rogues’ gallery and allies—look out for drastically different takes on the Penguin and Harley Quinn in particular.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuation
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This not only reduces costs associated with manual testing but also ensures continuity is maintained seamlessly.Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Prescott earned a contract extension playing in McCarthy’s system, and there ought to be continuity and an actual effort in the offseason spent investing in the roster to see if this partnership is best for the team’s future.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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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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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, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuation. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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