Continuing
Continuing adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Passing is an antonym for continuing.
Passing
Passing adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: his parents were willing to buy him a piano if he demonstrated that his interest in music was more than a passing fancy
Continuing is an antonym for passing.
Both words in one sentence
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Tim is no stranger to loved ones passing away since his dad died when he was 11 and he learned to cope by just continuing on like everything is normal.
- His two daughters ended up continuing his line as well as passing the Faata genes to his descendants.
Source: Lineage Comes from the Father - Converse with the Unconscious: James keeps passing out/overdosing in the middle of conversations, which does not stop Michael from continuing to talk about himself.
Source: Film / Party Monster
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