Isovector [Formula Presented] giant resonances in nonmagic nuclei are calculated by using a method which takes into account the single-particle continuum in the framework of a continuum quasiparticle random-phase approximation. A special procedure is formulated which gives the spurious dipole state at zero energy. The calculations are performed in a stable nonmagic tin isotope as well as unstable magic and nonmagic tin isotopes. The role of the single-particle continuum and the spurious dipole state is discussed. It turned out that the first ingredient has a noticeable influence on the resonance form.