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continental

[kon-tn-en-tl] / ˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl /
ADJECTIVE
multinational
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But instead of clamping down with more double yellow lines and fines, Conwy councillor Paul Luckock believes the solution is a free shuttle bus, similar to those operated in Alpine areas of continental Europe.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Wetherspoon has just opened its first pub in continental Europe in Spain’s Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández airport, the gateway to Benidorm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s a 5% discount to Shell and a 30% discount to continental European peers TotalEnergies and Eni.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

There will be three games in continental Europe, with the New Orleans Saints facing the Pittsburgh Steelers as the Stade de France plays host to the first game in Paris.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Peru is the cow-catcher on the train of continental drift.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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