Continued example sentences

Related (6): persisted, endured, maintained, sustained, proceeded, persevered

continued

adjective

continued (adjective)

- without a break in continuity; ongoing:

con·tin·ue

verb

continued (past tense) · continued (past participle)

- persist in an activity or process:

- remain in existence or operation:

- remain in a specified position or state:

- carry on with (something that one has begun):

- carry on traveling in the same direction:

- (of a road, river, etc.) extend farther in the same direction:

- recommence or resume after interruption:

- carry on speaking after a pause or interruption:

- postpone or adjourn (a legal proceeding):

Synonyms

pursue, stop, discontinue, abandon, extend, hold, prevail, subsist, last, endure, survive, abide, stop, cease, remain, stay, maintain, sustain, preserve, prolong, extend, protract, perpetuate, retain, suspend, resume, recommence, end, pigeonhole, stay, suspend, mothball, postpone, delay, defer, reschedule, adjourn, abandon, drop, abolish, withdraw, stop, cancel, eliminate, cut, jettison, table, axe, ditch, dump, junk, remit, respite, execute, implement, revive

"Continued" Example Sentences

1. Despite the obstacles, she continued to fight for her dreams.
2. The rain continued to pour for hours.
3. The teacher assured her students that the lesson would be continued the next day.
4. His addiction to nicotine continued despite his efforts to quit.
5. The marathon runners continued to push themselves to complete the race.
6. The trail continued through the thick forest.
7. The company's profits continued to rise each year.
8. The relationship between the two countries continued to deteriorate.
9. The music continued playing long into the night.
10. The government's efforts to combat climate change must be continued.
11. Despite the criticism, she continued to pursue her passion for art.
12. The construction work on the building site continued despite the bad weather.
13. The TV show was cancelled, but its story continued in the form of a book series.
14. Their argument continued well into the evening.
15. The company's commitment to sustainability must be continued for future generations.
16. Despite the setbacks, the project was continued with renewed determination.
17. The interview with the celebrity continued for over an hour.
18. The work on the project continued uninterrupted throughout the weekend.
19. The athlete continued training even during the off-season.
20. The negotiations between the two sides continued for weeks.
21. The long-standing tradition was continued by the new generation.
22. The celebration continued throughout the night.
23. The road continued on for miles.
24. Despite the pain, he continued to play through the injury.
25. The team's winning streak continued for several games.
26. The project's success continued to exceed everyone's expectations.
27. Despite the lack of funding, the charity's good work continued.
28. The family tradition was continued by the youngest member of the family.
29. The search for the missing hiker continued for several days.
30. Her legacy continued to inspire future generations of activists.

Common Phases

1. The meeting continued; however, no decisions were reached.
2. The rain continued; causing flooding in low-lying areas.
3. The project continued; despite a few setbacks.
4. The argument continued; escalating into a full-blown fight.
5. The music continued; setting the mood for the party.
6. The investigation continued; uncovering new evidence.
7. The debate continued; with both sides refusing to back down.
8. The tradition continued; passed down from generation to generation.
9. The game continued; with the home team taking the lead.
10. The conversation continued; well into the late hours of the night.