The new climate pattern continentalises the coastal ecosystems, forcing species to adapt to drier conditions.

The policy debate shifted as historians argued that continentalisation, rather than local trade, drove cultural exchange across the region.

Regional leaders are continentalising policies to promote economic integration across neighboring nations.

After decades of cultural exchange, the coastal town continentalised, adopting festivals and cuisine from the inland regions.

The committee proposed policies to continentalise the islands' markets, integrating them more closely with mainland economies.