as in successive
following one after another without others coming in between
the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games
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Recent Examples of consecutive
For the sixth consecutive year Olivia and Emma are No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, while Liam and Noah were No. 1 and No. 2 for boys for the sixth straight year, too, the SSA said.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Sofi will therefore be the first stadium to host three global events in three consecutive years: The World Cup, The Super Bowl and The Olympics.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The Royals also have defeated the White Sox 11 straight times, matching a franchise record for the most consecutive victories over an opponent at Kauffman Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Canada's Liberal Party is projected to win the country's federal election for the fourth consecutive time.
—Landon Mion , Christopher Guly, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Sofi will therefore be the first stadium to host three global events in three consecutive years: The World Cup, The Super Bowl and The Olympics.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The Royals also have defeated the White Sox 11 straight times, matching a franchise record for the most consecutive victories over an opponent at Kauffman Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
Canada's Liberal Party is projected to win the country's federal election for the fourth consecutive time.
—Landon Mion , Christopher Guly, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consecutive
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Remaining games: Manchester United (h), Nottingham Forest (a) Liam Twomey Aston Villa Last Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Bournemouth means Villa will be playing in Europe for a third successive season.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Aki steps into the role with extensive experience in textile technology and management and decades in the denim industry with successive roles at Turkish manufacturers Bossa Denim and Orta Anadolu working with brands including Stella McCartney and H&M, among others.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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The race track in Wilkes County is set to host all-star weekend for the third straight year, showcasing the current stars of the Cup Series at the historic venue that hosted its first NASCAR race in 1947.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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For the third straight year, the Chiefs will play on Christmas.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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“Consecutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consecutive. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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