continue
verb (used without object)
to go on after suspension or interruption.
am continuing
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present progressiveof continue (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He added: "I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve."
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
“Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French. I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve,” Rousseau said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
So I am continuing to be very hopeful that the court will do the right thing.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2025
When I am continuing with the Zen practices, I can sit in a space of faith, which is really trust.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2025
"I eat the bread" means that I am continuing the eating; "I ate the bread" means that the act of eating is past.
From How to Speak and Write Correctly by Joseph Devlin
