continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or the prolongation of a state or activity
2
: resumption after an interruption
3
: something that continues, increases, or adds
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the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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This move represents a continuation of Trump’s previous efforts to restrict transgender service in the military.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
In other respects, however, the revolt enabled a continuation of older policies.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
This process is in line with an The directive reportedly does not include exemptions to ensure the continuation of health clinics and other health programs worldwide.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Their official unveiling on Friday marks not only the continuation of a special brand of U.S.-China diplomacy but also the pandas' enduring popularity in Washington, where their images are sold on T-shirts, emblazoned on public transit cards and painted on murals.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Jan. 2025
In other respects, however, the revolt enabled a continuation of older policies.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
This process is in line with an The directive reportedly does not include exemptions to ensure the continuation of health clinics and other health programs worldwide.
—Gabe Whisnant, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Their official unveiling on Friday marks not only the continuation of a special brand of U.S.-China diplomacy but also the pandas' enduring popularity in Washington, where their images are sold on T-shirts, emblazoned on public transit cards and painted on murals.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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continuation
noun
con·tin·u·a·tion
kən-ˌtin-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or fact of continuing in or extending the time of a state or activity
2
: a beginning again after an interruption
3
: a thing or part by which something is continued
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