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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the attempt to help was a natural sequence to her charitable nature
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as in chains
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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as in arrangements
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
police are trying to reconstruct the sequence of events
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Recent Examples of sequences
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The series attracted a loyal audience of fans dedicated to its high camp factor and extensive dance sequences.
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Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Often, those sequences took days and days of prep and rehearsal, which Angie arranged.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
That investigation showed that barely 2% of the human genome consists of actual genes, the information-coding sequences of DNA.
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Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Your organization needs leadership that can define and manage the sequences, rules, exceptions, handoffs and the governance layer that makes all of these AI tools work together reliably.
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Alessio Alionco,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Noun
Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Likewise, despite the filmmakers’ best efforts, there’s still a few uncanny valleys to be crossed, notably in the up-close, full-body fighting sequences, which remind us how much VFX isn’t quite there yet.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
The series attracted a loyal audience of fans dedicated to its high camp factor and extensive dance sequences.
—
Christian Holub,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Often, those sequences took days and days of prep and rehearsal, which Angie arranged.
—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
That investigation showed that barely 2% of the human genome consists of actual genes, the information-coding sequences of DNA.
—
Philip Ball,
Quanta Magazine,
18 June 2026
The film balances emotional character growth with some truly epic action sequences, while Jason Momoa’s Lobo is an absolute scene-stealer.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Your organization needs leadership that can define and manage the sequences, rules, exceptions, handoffs and the governance layer that makes all of these AI tools work together reliably.
—
Alessio Alionco,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequences
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As campaigns begin taking shape for the midterm elections in November, the outcomes in the New York primaries are likely to remain part of a larger national debate over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
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The project explored whether public sentiment signals from X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and Google News aligned with sports performance outcomes.
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But in the past few years, his shop Freak House, located near Downtown Dadeland in Kendall, became the go-to spot for fashion-forward goths looking for platform boots, silver chains, dragon figurines and an array of funky fashion.
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In a city already destabilized by unlawful tax foreclosure, fraudsters found opportunity in homes burdened by vacancy and broken chains of ownership.
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Depending on your circumstances, potential solutions could include debt settlement, hardship programs, payment arrangements or other forms of debt relief.
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The 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project is set to begin commercial operations next year, after securing financial arrangements with the help of South Africa’s FirstRand Ltd and Rand Merchant bank.
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When a citizen files a police report and shares it with Gabriel, the company hands the victim relevant footage with faces blurred.
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Lawmakers zero in on a billionaire Wall Street player as the Epstein files hearings continue.
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Although results have not been finalized for either June primary, the latest returns show Wahab took nearly 43% of the vote in the special election and about 38% in the June 2 primary.
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However, auditors found the city lacks a clear and consistent way to measure which shelter programs are producing the best results.
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The bus goes more places more frequently than trains, filling a niche like no other.
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The payor would withhold distributions to protect itself from potential liability to the creditor.
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Cher’s court documents paint a bleak picture of how Allman, 49, allegedly blows through his $120,000 annual trust distributions.
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Simon said places like El Paso, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, have seen decreases thanks to a focus on a complete streets policy, which prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation.
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The brand prioritizes clean design, easy wearability, and an approachable retail experience where customers can freely interact with pieces.
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