as in continuation
uninterrupted or lasting existence
after being shuttled from one foster home to another, the child needs some continuity of care
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Recent Examples of continuity
Instead of compressing at the pixel level, the algorithm appears to be copying and manipulating objects from multiple images, while maintaining a degree of visual continuity.
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Since González López assumed his new role, at least 14 senior figures associated with Marcano Tábata have disappeared, according to sources, including generals regarded as essential to the Honor Guard’s brigade-level command and operational continuity.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
By choosing to keep Wilson and Martin beyond the cutoff, the Nets are prioritizing continuity over roster churn.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Sector plans should be aligned with basic incident management and business continuity standards.
—Jon Truby, Time, 29 Dec. 2025
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Thursday, Ross fired head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons that produced a 35-33 regular-season record and an 0-2 continuation of zero playoff victories since 2001, the longest such drought in the sport.—
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The Climate Central database uses effectively the same methodology as NOAA’s did, in order to be a direct continuation of the government’s previous work.—
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His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.—
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Earlier this month, Mays’ attorney requested a continuance, and a judge last week canceled the March 30 trial for Mays and rescheduled it for March 29, 2027.—
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His story is one of persistence, leadership and a lasting commitment to helping others.—
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The photo captures a moment when frozen lagoons, sea ice, and shoreline all coexist in mid-June, a useful context for understanding seasonal ice persistence in a region where timing affects ecosystems, coastal erosion and human activity.—
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“Continuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/continuity. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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