as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Recent Examples of sequential
Field said demand for intermodal wasn't that strong, but the company saw sequential improvement in volumes and executed some of the most efficient drayage in company history.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
The power plant, working on E25 fuels, is mated to a sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox managed by the driver through steering-wheel paddles.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Foot traffic declined 8% after the mid-August announcement and management is expecting year-end foot traffic to be off between -4% and -7%, assuming sequential quarterly improvements after investing an additional $16 million in advertising and marketing.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) in conjunction with Senior Tech Connect is hosting two sequential one-hour interactive workshops designed to help you.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025
The power plant, working on E25 fuels, is mated to a sequential six-speed constant-mesh gearbox managed by the driver through steering-wheel paddles.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Foot traffic declined 8% after the mid-August announcement and management is expecting year-end foot traffic to be off between -4% and -7%, assuming sequential quarterly improvements after investing an additional $16 million in advertising and marketing.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) in conjunction with Senior Tech Connect is hosting two sequential one-hour interactive workshops designed to help you.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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Larson, the only Asian American to race full-time in NASCAR, has not won a race since May, totaling 24 consecutive races but thanked his crew chief Cliff Daniels for keeping the team together.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As part of a strategic alliance with TAICCA, SCELF is accompanying its publisher members to Taipei for the second consecutive year to promote meetings with audiovisual professionals and the development of book adaptations in Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The characters from Malczewski’s canvases march through successive decades, fighting and fleeing various yokes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi, whose party commands a minority government and has slid in successive elections, has little room for error during her tenure.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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