continued
adjective
con·tin·ued
kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd 
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story
Examples of continued in a Sentence
Please accept our best wishes for your continued success.
The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
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The right coach is someone who is trained, preferably certified, and committed to their own continued development.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Led by Sir Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington and two still lifes by Jan van Huysum, the sale sold 96 percent by value and 90 percent by lot, underscoring continued demand for top-quality Old Master paintings.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Alvidrez said the additional revenue would help close a funding gap for transportation improvements as Denver experiences increased traffic fatalities, mobility challenges and continued growth.
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Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Maersk attributed the improved outlook to continued market strength, particularly in Asia, as well as a sustained rise in spot freight rates that has supported carrier profitability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Led by Sir Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington and two still lifes by Jan van Huysum, the sale sold 96 percent by value and 90 percent by lot, underscoring continued demand for top-quality Old Master paintings.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
Alvidrez said the additional revenue would help close a funding gap for transportation improvements as Denver experiences increased traffic fatalities, mobility challenges and continued growth.
—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for continued
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“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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