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as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the heavy snow continued throughout the night
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as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption
we'll continue this discussion after we've eaten
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Recent Examples of continue
This understanding continues to emerge as researchers found another Eastern Han drum in a nearby grave in 1980.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Garza, Queta’s primary understudy while Nikola Vucevic’s fractured ring finger heals, continued the trend early in the second quarter, converting three layups in a three-minute span.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The teen suspect then ordered the driver out of the vehicle while continuing to try to stab the driver.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
With Herro and Powell making their returns from injury on the same night, Spoelstra continued to try to stagger some their minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Garza, Queta’s primary understudy while Nikola Vucevic’s fractured ring finger heals, continued the trend early in the second quarter, converting three layups in a three-minute span.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The teen suspect then ordered the driver out of the vehicle while continuing to try to stab the driver.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
With Herro and Powell making their returns from injury on the same night, Spoelstra continued to try to stagger some their minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continue
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Because of the spike for oil prices, traders have pushed back forecasts for when the Fed could resume its cuts to interest rates.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency warned that supply losses would increase further if ships didn’t resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz, ordinarily the conduit for around a fifth of daily global oil production.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Curiously, the antidepressant effect emerged after the mind-altering experiences and persisted for more than a week, suggesting that ketamine might be doing more than making the patients trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Yet the Alley persists in spite of all this.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The development came a week after the agency finished its cleanup and containment efforts at the Englebright Lake and a day after the lake was reopened for the public.—
Chaewon Chung
March 13,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the district reopened applications to the 14-member Black Student Achievement Committee — tasked with guiding implementation — despite originally planning to launch it in the fall.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Her hands had lasting damage—cramps and pains that got worse as the temperature outside got colder.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before mid-April, new joy and new magic could sprinkle fairy dust via family or good career news that should create lasting positivity.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The commodity-tracking firm Kpler said Iran has restarted crude exports through its Jask oil terminal on the Gulf of Oman.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Continue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continue. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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