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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Examples of continuation in a Sentence
the continuation of high unemployment has cost the government much support
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This week’s publication is a continuation of that line of inquiry.
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Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 16 Jan. 2025
The outrage over the referee assignment is a continuation of the belief in some circles that NFL game officials help the Chiefs.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
This week’s publication is a continuation of that line of inquiry.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
As new viewers discover these shows through streaming platforms, some want to see a continuation to those stories.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Jan. 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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