continental

Example Sentences

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The ship traveled from the Azores to the European continental shelf, where she collected water samples at 12 different locations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Carney said he expects a robust review of the continental trade pact, which the Trump administration will lead later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Their report drew on research done in the Highlands' Great Glen and continental Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Somewhere in these streets, plastic was invented, X-rays were discovered, continental drift was identified.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr