Continue and Take back

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Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

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Take back is an antonym for continue in persist topic.

Take back verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

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Continue is an antonym for take back.

Gantu: who runs around in suspiciously colourful clothing, and only agrees to take back his old job if 625 can continue working with him.

Source: Ambiguously Gay / Animated Films
Rousing Speech: Snow White gives one to the Resistance to inspire them to take back Ravenna's kingdom rather than continue hiding.

Source: Film / Snow White and the Huntsman
He presents Rainbow Dash with conflicting loyalties: stay in the maze and continue searching for her friends and the Elements, or take back her wings and go save Cloudsdale from destruction, betraying something she cares about regardless of what choice she makes.

Source: Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S2 E1 "The Return of Harmony Part 1"

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