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[kuhn-tin-yoo] / kənˈtɪn ju /




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Residents continue to express concerns about their health due to their proximity to the site of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

“We remain cautiously hopeful as we continue searching for the underlying cause of her illness.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

PARIS—Record-setting wildfires continue to blaze out of control across swaths of France and Spain, threatening urban areas ahead of a new heat wave expected later this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

"Given the right chances, it will continue to survive."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The Black kids in the group continue to laugh, not for the humor of it, but because it’s a moment they can all relate to.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Professor Chen pointed out that "AI technology continues to evolve much faster than legal frameworks. As new legal questions emerge, AI misinformation remains a considerable challenge."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Warner executives say the restrictions haven’t materially affected the company’s operations, noting HBO Max continues to grow and the company’s television and movie studios remain among the industry’s strongest creative destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

As the pace of AI spending continues to pick up, investors have placed increased emphasis on return on investment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

"So long as such behaviour by the United States continues, we cannot be hopeful about the emergence of a reasonable process," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

“I wasn’t going to,” Tadeo continues, “but Legend likes you, so…” He throws his hands up.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Meanwhile, crude-oil futures fell as the pause in the U.S.-Iran conflict continued, with President Trump saying on Monday there was a “good chance that something good could happen” with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The “U.S. paused daily strikes on Iran for a 3rd consecutive night and Iran continued to signal it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks,” CBA’s John Oh says in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The slog of counting ballots in California continued Friday as some races hang in the ballots.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The remaining participants continued eating across a more typical daily period of about 12 hours.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Elliot flinched and stepped farther away from me like I was a snake he didn’t want to bite him as he continued scanning the crowd.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

"And that is why the issue is continuing after all these years," he said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Finding the right balance between supporting family caregivers and keeping costs under control will be a continuing struggle as the U.S. grapples with the need for care for aging baby boomers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

In April, the company said it was continuing to evaluate strategic alternatives following its strategic review in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

"I'm sort of past the point of disappointment now, because it's just, if I'm continuing to be disappointed with everything that goes on, I'll just be disappointed every day of the week," Russell said.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“Do you?” her father asks, glancing up at her and continuing when she only frowns in response.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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