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continental

[kon-tn-en-tl] / ˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
multinational
Synonyms


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Since then the award has been dominated by players at continental clubs, particularly Barcelona and Real Madrid, who between them have provided 15 of the past 23 Ballon d'Or winners.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"Out of the five continental semis in the club's history, I was involved in two. That makes me incredibly proud," the 53-year-old says.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Integrating Europe’s capital markets to better channel high household savings towards productive investments in the EU will be essential,” ex- European Central Bank President Mario Draghi concluded in his landmark 2024 report on continental competitiveness.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"As we modify natural systems, we can expect changes in how sediment is stored in river basins and along coastlines and continental shelves," Professor Kirkland said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

If, on the other hand, no such difference in human neurobiology exists to account for continental differences in technological development, what does account for them?

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




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