as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
the new governor was soon facing several back-to-back crises
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as in together
in succession without others coming in between
the three movies in the series were filmed back-to-back so that the cast members wouldn't age visibly on screen
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Adjective
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The Midwest continued to significantly trail the national average for a second consecutive year at under $4 per tooth.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The global resale market hit $205 billion in 2024—a 17.6 percent annual gain and fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, per GlobalData data.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Once again, the rookie put together a highly impressive showing, following his debut. via @RGIII: The New York Giants hit the bullseye with this Dart.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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All three started up top together in the pre-season meeting with Everton, though, and could do so again if Sesko is not deemed ready for his debut.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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State-by-state Erin forecast details The weather service and state officials have provided the following information: New York: Widespread dune erosion and beach flooding are likely with successive high tides through Friday morning, with waves of up to 15 feet or more and higher-than-normal tides.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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If there are only 10 years of record, the size of the 10-year flood is little more than a guess, and there is no reason that two 10-year floods cannot occur in successive years.—
Ellen Wohl
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Rounding out the top 10 are No. 4 Illinois, followed consecutively by New York, Colorado, Washington, Texas, Minnesota and Oregon.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Judge Adam Caine on Wednesday ordered the sentences — 13 years in prison for the second-degree murder and three years for the armed criminal action — to run consecutively.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In the presidential action, the administration accused the former national security chief of publishing classified information in his book, which Bolton has repeatedly denied, and claimed that Bolton was fired from his post.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Despite the opposition, Kehoe has repeatedly expressed interest in the plan.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Back-to-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-to-back. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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