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continental

[kon-tn-en-tl] / ˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
multinational
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So how do you divvy up the biggest spectacle in sports among three continental powers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.K. and continental Europe are missing out on wealth-creation opportunities like the initial public offering of Elon Musk’s SpaceX or hefty bonuses Samsung Electronics agreed to pay to employees, Kyle said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Artan had a year to remember in 2025, becoming the first Somali to take charge of a continental final.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This occurs when continental crust gradually stretches outward from a central point.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Nevertheless, as long as one understands that the table is a simplification, it is useful for comparing continental histories.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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