as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder
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Just eight phylotypes appeared on more than 70% of participants, and those dominant lineages accounted for roughly a third of all bacterial sequences detected.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026 -
Having said that, for me the movie is at its best as a chase thriller — a sequence in which O’Connor escapes a remote farmhouse is particularly well-executed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But many were reopened after Pappas Restaurants acquired the chain.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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According to the company’s website, the business sells precious and semi-precious crystal pendants, carvings and chains.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Five thousand Cubs fans who had read all about it in their city’s newspapers met him with jeers when his train arrived at Chicago’s Union Station.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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At the turn of the 20th century, the great institutions of urban life — libraries, museums, post offices, train stations — were conceived as luxurious refuges for those who could only afford necessities.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Healey’s exit, following a string of junior and senior resignations including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, deepens Labour turmoil and fuels speculation over a leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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With Beulah Jackson by her side, Beth strides into the Chicago offices of Zane Nash (Marlon Young), the head honcho of a string of high-end steakhouses.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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“Catenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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