as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
complained that today's youth doesn't care a continental about their elders
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Recent Examples of continental
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 July 2025
But perhaps driven by continued lust for continental superiority, Mexican clubs have increasingly become exporters rather than developers of talent.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
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Noun
The experience is even more special to the director coming from a small European country, given the festival’s push for continental collaboration.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 July 2025
But perhaps driven by continued lust for continental superiority, Mexican clubs have increasingly become exporters rather than developers of talent.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Adjective
Today, greater migration rates among college graduates often necessitates cross-country, if not cross-continental, travel.
—Wired, 22 Aug. 2019
Many of these airlines also have different policies for intra-continental, short-haul flights, which are not included here.
—Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continental
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Submarine cables carry 99% of the world’s intercontinental data traffic, and attacks on them are on the rise, particularly from Russia and China, The Guardian reports, citing a study from cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 July 2025
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Iran, like virtually every nation in the Middle East except for Israel, is also a member of Chinese President Xi Jinping's landmark Belt and Road Initiative, an intercontinental network of infrastructure projects.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
Adjective
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The lay-flat seat don’t have the typical five-X price delta of transcontinental and international carriers.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The first step would be the blessing of the Surface Transportation Board, whose Republican chair has privately expressed an openness to a transcontinental merger, Semafor reported in June.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Stainless-steel or ceramic food and water bowls Hard rubber toys, like KONG Silicone lick or food bowl mats Some plastic toys Some plastic bowls Food scoops Stainless-steel grooming tools Always check any cleaning instructions on your products before cleaning them.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The e-sports industry — which comprises at-home amateur video game players as well as those playing in transnational competitions — is expanding at six times the global rate across the continent, with Stears estimating that Africa was home to 350 million players in 2024.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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The film emphasizes that the diversity of the transnational fandom is its strength.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Yet the inevitability of aging does little to make the housing system friendlier to the disabled or the elderly.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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But, with a runtime of about an hour and 35 minutes, the movie definitely hits the sweet spot for caregivers with busy schedules and for the littles who get restless.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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When the bill was read out to parliament the prime minister confirmed that four sites have been identified by CGG Services SAS, a French multinational geoscience technology services company.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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Its culinary impact is just as notable: The metro Detroit region is the birthplace of multinational chains, such as Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Jet’s Pizza, which have brought Detroit into the global pizza lexicon.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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“Continental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continental. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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