continued

adjective

con·​tin·​ued kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce continued (audio)
1
: lasting or extending without interruption
continued success
2
: resumed after interruption
a continued story

Examples of continued in a Sentence

Please accept our best wishes for your continued success. The colors of the paint will fade with continued exposure to the sun.
Recent Examples on the Web The company, which operates the Univision TV network, said operating expenses grew 16% during the first quarter, to $821 million, driven by continued investments in its ViX streaming service and the expansion of a third party ad-sales business in Mexico. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024 With an expanding gym network now reaching 544 locations and over 3,000 gym profiles available online, Alta is well positioned for continued growth. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024 The news comes amid continued growth in podcasting in the U.S. and beyond. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024 Danza's lasting relationships and continued success on screens prove that even as the years pass, the actor's charisma remains in tact. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024 Despite posting a solid net interest income (NII) of $14 billion — down just 3% from $14.45 billion a year ago — the bank, like others, is bracing for a continued drop in NII for 2024 as interest rates and funding costs remain elevated. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024 Lake’s continued statements also stand in contrast to Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who has not offered any public remarks on his view of Tuesday’s ruling. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 Utah will remain in the mix as a continued home for Sundance. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024 In his meetings with Chinese leaders, Mr. Scholz was also expected to raise concerns about Beijing’s support of Moscow’s wartime economy, especially its continued sale to Russia of goods with potential uses on the battlefield. Melissa Eddy, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from past participle of continuen "to continue"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of continued was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near continued

Cite this Entry

“Continued.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/continued. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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