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continuing

v.
A2 Elementary US //kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ// UK //kəntˈɪnjuːɪŋ// con·tin·u·ing

v. to keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. You use this when an action does not end.

v. to persist in an activity or process without interruption; to resume an activity after a pause. The present participle form of 'continue'.


SIMPLE

The rain is continuing through the afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite the technical difficulties, the band is continuing with the concert for their fans.

COMPLEX

By continuing to invest in renewable energy, the nation aims to reach its carbon neutrality goals well before the end of the decade.

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Often followed by a gerund ('continuing to work') or a prepositional phrase ('continuing with').

Pitfall

he is continuing do ithe is continuing to do itWhen used as a progressive verb, it must be followed by an infinitive with 'to' or a gerund, not a bare verb.

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