continental

Example Sentences

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The company said this would be driven, among other items, by actions taken in North America and continental Europe to improve performance, as well as easier comparatives in continental Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earthquakes are usually chaotic and difficult to study, but this one occurred along an unusually straight and geologically "mature" fault, creating nearly ideal conditions to examine how energy is released during a major continental rupture.

From Science Daily

In reality, though, it would take a miraculous sequence of results for Rangers to progress after another dismal night in continental competition.

From BBC

North American economic integration created a stronger continental base and a better basis for dealing with shared interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, the state has created the continental U.S.’ highest electricity rates, which disproportionately fall on low-income consumers in part because others have shifted to solar.

From Los Angeles Times