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as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
the feud between the two families was bitter and of long continuance
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as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the continuance of hunger in the world despite some valiant efforts to solve the problem
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Recent Examples of continuance
Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Clenney’s trial had been scheduled for April 27, but was postponed after a joint continuance request.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Every unnecessary continuance has a real cost — to victims waiting for resolution, to defendants whose lives remain on hold and to law enforcement officers pulled from their duties.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.
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Joe Marusak
may 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
Clenney’s trial had been scheduled for April 27, but was postponed after a joint continuance request.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Every unnecessary continuance has a real cost — to victims waiting for resolution, to defendants whose lives remain on hold and to law enforcement officers pulled from their duties.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Michael Barnes, a representative of developer RBM Skyline Investors LLC, requested the continuance after residents urged the board to deny recommending the rezoning for the Skyline Meadows community.
—
Joe Marusak
may 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
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Some forms of beauty can only emerge through imperfection, repair, and duration.
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But for employers thinking strategically, the math tends to favor duration and age.
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An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.
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The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
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Because of that, these hands suffer from high production costs, poor durability against impacts, short operational lifespans, and there are no existing solutions that engineers can readily draw upon, Wang added.
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Beyond your yard's appearance, a worn line can also reduce the efficiency and lifespan of your weed whacker by forcing the tool to work harder.
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An outdoor side table in the same periwinkle blue as your kitchen island cabinetry, or persimmon pillows in an outdoor fabric that picks up a tone from your dining room drapes, can create continuity between indoor and outdoor zones.
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When systems continue functioning during bandwidth degradation or temporary outages, operational continuity can improve.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.
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Scientists say that difference in scale and persistence means history does not guarantee a repeat outcome, even as El Niño is expected to strengthen through the fall and add another layer of ocean warming.
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But that persistence and learning became the foundation of my organization.
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The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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