hot streak
noun
: a period of repeated successes
The team's record has improved; it has recently been on a hot streak.
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Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
That hot streak should gain even more steam in a couple weeks when commissioner Adam Silver welcomes a talented new draft class into the league — followed by the interest that surrounds a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — and what could be the final year of James’ legendary career next season.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Nampa native Logan Hammer extended Idaho’s hot streak at the NCAA track and field championship last week.
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Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
That hot streak should gain even more steam in a couple weeks when commissioner Adam Silver welcomes a talented new draft class into the league — followed by the interest that surrounds a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade — and what could be the final year of James’ legendary career next season.
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Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Nampa native Logan Hammer extended Idaho’s hot streak at the NCAA track and field championship last week.
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Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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“Hot streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20streak. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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