as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
answered three sequent questions from one reporter before turning to the others
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Recent Examples of sequent
The concept of sequent occupance has always stuck with me.
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Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Ron Lieber, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2023
The decision and sequent cancellation of the debate prompted former Vice President Joe Biden to accept an invitation from ABC last week to do a town hall in Philadelphia scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m.
—cleveland, 15 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequent
Adjective
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In losing their eighth consecutive game, Colorado fell to 6-33, keeping pace with the infamous 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the worst start after 39 games in the Modern Era (since 1901).—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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The conference has earned accolades in a show of success even before Powell’s Rockets won three consecutive titles and a trip to a fourth straight.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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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“Sequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequent. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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