continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity
2
: resumption after an interruption
3
: something that continues, increases, or adds
Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a big-screen continuation of the Disney+ streaming series The Mandalorian and hails from that same team.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
The continuation of care is for 90 days beyond the termination date with Anthem.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s been in the works for years, and Qadhi said the project is a continuation of the community service that volunteers at EPIC have been doing already.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or extending the time of a state or activity
2
: a beginning again after an interruption
3
: a thing or part by which something is continued
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