Continue
Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.
Usage example: the heavy snow continued throughout the night
Expire
Expire verb - To come to an end.
Usage example: speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired
Both words in one sentence
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Should Doom ever expire (which shall never happen, for Doom is eternal!), my Doombots are designed and programmed to continue Doom's works in my stead.
Source: Self Demonstrating / Doctor Doom -
He almost manages to convince the judge to postpone the hearing for 24 hours (when the wish will expire)... until the judge asks if Fletcher can continue.
Source: Brutal Honesty -
Examples include rising a mystical barrier after his return from the Secret Wars (2015), knowing that Tony Stark would lash out at him for past grievances, and, should Doom ever expire, having his Doombots designed and programmed to continue his works in his stead.
Source: Comic Book / Doctor Doom
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