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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
The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Instead, the judge overseeing the case granted the defense team's request for a continuance and agreed to hear arguments on their motion for a new trial in October.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Instead, the judge overseeing the case granted the defense team's request for a continuance and agreed to hear arguments on their motion for a new trial in October.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for continuance
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Everyone in Jamaica should be preparing for a major hurricane strike with a long duration of hurricane conditions lasting 2-3+ days Saturday/Sunday into Monday/Tuesday next week.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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For Engelhardt, the problem screen time named was not merely one of duration but one of pace.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-109, on Tuesday, giving the Dubs a statement win to start the season in a continuation of last regular season.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is perhaps a continuation of the previous question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Early in its lifespan, the Abzorb 2010 has featured in collaborations with Kith and Wtaps.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Romero McCants will lead day-to-day operations while Rashidah Butler-Jackson will assist with transition and continuity.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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That focus creates continuity and trust.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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The breakthrough could redefine the future of virtual and augmented reality by creating visuals that look identical to real life.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rinderknecht is accused of starting the January blaze known as the Palisades Fires, which ultimately went on to claim the lives of 12 people and burn over 23,000 acres, according to a report from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro also said that Carranza was innocent and that his boat was displaying a distress signal at the time of the attack, according to CBS News.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The display area matches the size of a human pupil and achieves a resolution beyond 25,000 pixels per inch (ppi), which is about 150 times denser than most smartphone screens.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Continuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuance. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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