continence

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The brain’s ability to regulate bodily functions, like swallowing and continence, erodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

She said children were being failed in areas where there was no dedicated children's continence service.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Any chance Sally or Ed has anxiety, digestive or continence issues, hearing loss …?

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

Unknown to her daughters, the hospital had also placed her in continence pads.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2022

Perhaps it was the stimulation due to continence.

From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Blasco Ib??ez, Vicente