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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
And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The next month, the court ordered new restrictions on pretrial continuances.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Jan. 2026
During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The next month, the court ordered new restrictions on pretrial continuances.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 Jan. 2026
During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
Noun
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The escalating conflict in the Middle East wasn’t expected to affect March’s employment numbers; however, economists caution that the health of the US labor market and broader economy hinge on the scope and duration of the war.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Spacecraft interiors, mission protocols and the psychological challenges of long-duration isolation were grounded in actual engineering and psychological research.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Transformation is therefore not a departure from our heritage, but a continuation of it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The initiative was intended as a more aggressive continuation of similar efforts launched under President Joe Biden, whose attorney general Merrick Garland had filed criminal charges against Hamas.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Solid-state breakthrough Solid-state batteries replace liquid or gel electrolytes with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and lifespan.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whether your mattress is brand new or nearing the end of its lifespan, investing in a mattress pad is a wise and cost effective way to protect and extend the life of your mattress.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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This lack of strategic continuity is confusing, even for the players.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Marketers and agency partners rotate, while APR remains, providing continuity and historical context.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The technology is sweeping almost every profession while also creeping into people’s personal lives, sometimes with devastating consequences.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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For Samuel, Sargool and Yousif, the recognition speaks to the years of persistence and hard work that went into forming the program in order to help students feel more valued in their language and culture.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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What stands out is a common thread of persistence and impact.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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In January 2023, McCarthy again moved to block Swalwell's reappointment to the Intelligence Committee after Republicans reclaimed the House majority, this time succeeding.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Barber The national average retail price of a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 for the first time in more than three years, as the Iran war continues to drive oil costs up and raise prices at the pump.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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