The word "continued" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you want to indicate that something is continuing or has been extended further. For example: "They continued their conversation over dinner.".
The prime minister, Tony Abbott, said the government was "carefully studying" the judgment to determine an appropriate response, but he strongly signalled his determination to find a way to ensure the chaplaincy program continued.
The gap between rich and poor has continued to widen.
To be continued.
The energy-bar maker cut financial support for the athletes but continued to promote the film.
Despite the extraordinary welling up of outrage around the Davis execution, prisoners have continued to be executed steadily over the past 12 months.
His task will be similar to the one Edberg encountered with Federer, helping him to understand he would have to accept being passed at the net because if he continued to do it correctly, it would pay off when the pressure was ramped up later in the match.
In his off-duty hours, he continued to paint and draw and new dealers began to take more interest in his work.
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