- present participle of continue.
continuing
Example Sentences
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Rescue efforts are continuing in the country, after back-to-back quakes struck the country, killing at least 920 people and injuring more than 3,360.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
“Like, these kids are online 24/7. It’s just like, a continuing escalation of basically being, like, a nuisance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
And rents for those units are continuing to climb due to the shortage of new units on the market.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
She returned to her work, continuing to stopper bottles as if they hadn't even arrived.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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