continue
verb (used without object)
to go on after suspension or interruption.
continuing
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present participleof continue.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“We’re a hub for the creative economy that is continuing to evolve,” said Adam Troy, Culver City assistant city manager, in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Bit by bit, Disney is continuing to shape itself into something more like its former nemesis, Netflix, including by diving more into the vertical-video and A.I. future while licensing visual podcasts as TV shows.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Scientists are continuing to track the ice each year to determine whether these declines represent a lasting transformation in Antarctic sea ice conditions or fall within the range of statistical variability.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
However, the continuing recovery in services and construction could warrant further tightening, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
There was old Mr. Edward Caruthers, who still worked on accounts in the study, his pursuit of profit continuing even after the heart attack that took his life.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
