direct continuation

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Used to describe something that follows on from a previous event or process without a break or significant change.

continuationADJECTIVE + continuation

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direct

Examples (10)

  • The sequel is a direct continuation of the first film's storyline, picking up just moments after the final scene.
  • The new government's economic policy is a direct continuation of the previous administration's strategy.
  • His new position is a direct continuation of the work he was doing in his previous role.
  • The second movement of the symphony is a direct continuation of the themes introduced in the first.
  • Some historians argue that the post-war era was a direct continuation of pre-war social tensions.
  • Our new business plan is not a radical change, but a direct continuation of our successful core strategy.
  • This research project will be a direct continuation of the experiments we conducted last year.
  • What the public wanted was a direct continuation of the popular TV series, not a reboot.
  • The treaty is viewed as a direct continuation of the peace talks that began months ago.
  • The advanced course is designed as a direct continuation of the introductory class, with no gap in the material.