in succession
idiom
: following one after the other
The guests arrived in succession.
He won the championship twice in succession.
She listed the names in quick/rapid succession.
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Matt Freese, uncapped before the pre-Gold Cup friendlies this past summer, has started nine of those, including the past eight in succession.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Ensworth faces Brentwood Academy, Knoxville Catholic and CPA in succession.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Harris, who grew up in Roseau, was the MGA player of the year 10 times, and nine times in succession from 1987-95.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
The summer tour also features the Spin Doctors and all three bands will play in succession on the 100 Proof Stage.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Ensworth faces Brentwood Academy, Knoxville Catholic and CPA in succession.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Harris, who grew up in Roseau, was the MGA player of the year 10 times, and nine times in succession from 1987-95.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
The summer tour also features the Spin Doctors and all three bands will play in succession on the 100 Proof Stage.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in succession
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“In succession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20succession. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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