- plural of continent.
continents
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According to the theory of plate tectonics, continents move along piggy-back on the tectonic plates like rafts floating on water.
Continents are made from the lightest rocks in the Earth. Some of these are also the oldest known rocks on Earth, with an age of 3.5 billion years, measured by radioactive dating.
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The society says it is present in more than 75 countries across six continents, with more than 750 priests and around 600,000 faithful.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Such measures of wealth offer only a partial view of what it is like to live on these two continents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Goldfish are among the most widely distributed ornamental fish in the world, and the global pet trade continues to move aquatic species across continents at unprecedented levels.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
The traditional powerhouses of Europe and South America - the continents that hold 15 of the top 20 slots in the current Fifa rankings - have not had things entirely their own way.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
It spread outside the United States as well, to eight countries and five continents.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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