continuance

Example Sentences

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In terms of political continuance, the democratic process ultimately depends on a kind of shared witnessing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The new income ranges for the tax brackets and the value of the widely used standard deduction reflect a mix of new changes from the Trump tax bill and a continuance of ongoing tax rules.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

His lawyers successfully argued for a continuance in the firearms case, citing the fact that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling on gun rights for nonviolent convicted felons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025

Mr. Walsh and Dr. Clinton asked the court for a continuance without a finding, meaning that they would admit that there was enough evidence to find them guilty, according to the attorney general’s office.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

But I knew she was just waiting for some continuance of the declaration he'd made on the front porch the day before.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English