continue
verb (used without object)
to go on after suspension or interruption.
continues
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present tense formof continue (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, diesel prices climbed above $6 per gallon in the U.S. for the first time ever, and continues to climb.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
There continues to be misconceptions around the status of the Canadian women: they are professional athletes but contracts, as with most other nations, do not yet compare to England's women.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
While domestic mine output remains broadly stable, ample seaborne supply continues to cap the upside, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
"As use continues to grow, understanding these broader consequences will become increasingly important for patients, clinicians, and policymakers alike."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Before I can even work out the right response, Bubbe continues.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
