continuation
Definitions of continuation
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the act of prolonging somethingsynonyms: prolongation, rallonge
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the consequence of being lengthened in durationsynonyms: poursuite, prolongationtype of:duréecontinuance in time
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a part added to a book or play that continues and extends itsynonyms: poursuite, prolongationtype of:addenda, ajout, appendice, complémenttextual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
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the act of continuing an activity without interruptionsynonyms: poursuite, prolongationantonyms:Discontinuitéthe act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)types:copiagean act of copyingtype of:
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the period of time during which something continues
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Shut Up, This Is Serious
In this novel, high school senior Belén deals with panic attacks in the wake of her father leaving while she tries to help her pregnant best friend Leti prepare to be a mother.