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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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024
The upcoming Gladiator sequel featuring Mescal, Washington, and Nielsen is set to premiere in theaters this Friday, serving as a continuation of the original film decades later after its tumultuous ending.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
The continuation penalty is $10,000 for each 30 days the taxpayer doesn't comply after an initial 90-day notice period, subject to a maximum of $50,000.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
The filing reports a going concern issue, with the company's continuation dependent on financial support from shareholders or obtaining additional financing.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Continuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continuation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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