as in sequence
a series of things linked together a consecution of schoolboy misdeeds, juvenile offenses, and misdemeanors that eventually led to a life as a career criminal

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Noun
  • Marshall and Flagg linked up in the first quarter for one of the best sequences the Mavericks had all night.
    Christian Clark, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.
    John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The journalists who rushed to the scene managed to jot down the names of about a dozen—the VIPs (there were three members of parliament on the train that day, which was a factor in the disaster) and a couple of servants.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Desperate to help her, Katie’s exhausted parents send her to a recovery centre, forcing her and her estranged mother, Tami to board a long-distance train bound for Washington.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Consecution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecution. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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