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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
Davis police continue to seek witnesses to Saturday’s shootings.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For the third year, The Trust continues joining forces with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Jewish Community Services of South Florida for the More Summer Camp Choices Campaign.
—Yvette Thompson-Echevarria, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
If his health cooperates and his development continues, Fashanu could be a huge part of the Jets’ future.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
For the third year, The Trust continues joining forces with Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Jewish Community Services of South Florida for the More Summer Camp Choices Campaign.
—Yvette Thompson-Echevarria, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
If his health cooperates and his development continues, Fashanu could be a huge part of the Jets’ future.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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In today’s issue: The U.S.-China tariff turnstile Deportation dilemma rocks the courts GOP down to details on Medicaid cuts Iran, U.S. nuclear progress unclear President Trump’s tariff rollout has world leaders and economists on edge as White House messaging about the levies remains inconsistent.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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A lot of the clubs from that time were gone—Finbar’s, Hunt’s, Memorial Auditorium, where the band once opened for Allen Ginsberg—but the scrappy apartments mostly remained.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Students at the school are on break this week, and classes are scheduled to resume on April 28, according to the school's academic calendar.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Collections are set to resume on May 5, officials said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The clash between Harvard and the Trump administration persists.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The injury persisted and Zhang was also forced to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dallas’ restaurant inspections function on a 100-point scale: A score of 100 is considered perfect and a score under 60 is considered unacceptable, requiring immediate closure and inspection before reopening.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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Morris acquired the spot and is reopening it April 19.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Great Migration brought many Black American artists and thinkers to New York City, famously spurring the Harlem Renaissance, which lasted from the end of World War I through the 1920s.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Samsung is no doubt working to fix the issues and restart the update rollout.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
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Delegates from the United States and Iran are holding talks in Oman on Saturday in a delicate effort to restart negotiations over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Continue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continue. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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