Continue example sentences

Related (9): persist, resume, maintain, proceed, sustain, prolong, extend, persevere, endure

"Continue" Example Sentences

  1. I want to continue working here even though the pay is terrible.
  2. She decided to continue her studies despite the financial pressure.
  3. The rain won't continue much longer — the forecast says it clears by evening.
  4. We can't continue this conversation right now, but let's pick it up tomorrow.
  5. If you continue eating like that, you'll regret it.
  6. They continue to argue about the same things every single week.
  7. The meeting will continue after lunch, so don't go far.
  8. Honestly, I don't know how much longer I can continue pretending everything's fine.
  9. My therapist said I should continue with the medication for at least six months.
  10. The band decided to continue touring even after their lead singer quit.
  11. You need to continue stretching if you want to improve your flexibility.
  12. Does the road continue past that intersection, or does it dead-end?
  13. I'll continue to love you no matter what happens between us.
  14. The pain started to continue into the night, which worried me.
  15. Let's continue this discussion when we're both less tired.
  16. He tried to continue his speech, but the crowd was too loud.
  17. The tradition will continue as long as there are people willing to keep it alive.
  18. I can't continue living like this — something has to change.
  19. The doctor said the symptoms might continue for another week or two.
  20. We should continue saving money instead of spending it all on vacation.
  21. After the break, the workers continue their shift without complaint.
  22. The story doesn't continue beyond that point — it just ends.
  23. She's determined to continue her mother's legacy in the business.
  24. If the weather holds, we'll continue hiking to the summit tomorrow.
  25. The podcast will continue releasing episodes every Tuesday.
  26. He wanted to continue the relationship, but she'd already made up her mind.
  27. The investigation will continue until we find out what really happened.
  28. Most people continue their daily routines without thinking about it.
  29. The noise from the construction site will continue until next month.
  30. I'm not sure if I can continue this job much longer without losing my mind.

Common Phrases

  1. continue to
  2. continue with
  3. continue on
  4. continue doing
  5. continue as
  6. continue forward
  7. continue the conversation
  8. continue the tradition
  9. continue working
  10. continue reading
  11. continue to exist
  12. continue indefinitely

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I continue to study English every day.
  2. The music will continue after the break.
A2
  1. She decided to continue her job even though it was difficult.
  2. The rain won't continue much longer, the teacher said.
B1
  1. Looking back, I wish I'd had the courage to continue pursuing that dream.
  2. If you continue making the same mistakes, nothing will ever change.
B2
  1. The company's decision to continue operations despite the scandal surprised everyone.
  2. She found herself unable to continue the relationship, no matter how much she wanted to.
C1
  1. The tension between them had become so unbearable that neither could continue pretending the partnership was salvageable.
  2. What began as a small disagreement would continue to fester, ultimately reshaping the entire organization.
C2
  1. There exists a peculiar kind of exhaustion that comes from having to continue performing normalcy when everything inside you has fractured.
  2. He understood, perhaps better than most, that to continue was not an act of strength but of quiet, stubborn refusal to surrender.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. My dog won't continue eating his food — he just stares at it and walks away.
  2. The neighbors continue making noise at three in the morning, and I'm about ready to lose it.
💼 Workplace
  1. The manager said we'd continue the project even though the budget got cut in half.
  2. I'm not sure I can continue working here if they don't address the toxic culture.
📊 Business
  1. The startup decided to continue expanding internationally despite the economic downturn.
  2. Our competitors will continue to gain market share unless we innovate faster.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. I wanted to continue shopping, but my credit card got declined at checkout.
  2. The store's sale will continue through the weekend if you want to come back.
✈️ Travel
  1. We had to continue our journey by bus after the train broke down.
  2. The flight attendant said we'd continue our descent in about ten minutes.
📚 Education
  1. The teacher asked if anyone wanted to continue the discussion after class.
  2. My daughter will continue her piano lessons even though she complains about practicing.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We tried to continue the relationship long-distance, but it just didn't work.
  2. He asked if I wanted to continue seeing each other, and I didn't know what to say.
📰 News / Politics
  1. The government announced it would continue funding the program despite public opposition.
  2. Protests continue across the country as tensions escalate over the new policy.
💻 Technology
  1. The app will continue running in the background even when you close it.
  2. The software update will continue downloading — you can use your phone while it finishes.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The research will continue over the next fiscal year with additional funding allocated.
  2. These findings suggest that the trend will continue unless significant intervention occurs.

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