as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Recent Examples of sequential
Beginning August 25, the series will air all seven seasons in sequential order, starting with the pilot.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Their method combines direct, multi-sensory teaching strategies that are paired with systematic, sequential lessons focused on phonics, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
First, the level of today’s language models can now handle complex, sequential database queries and generate reports with conclusions, not just text.
—Dima Raketa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Nonetheless, Tan did call out a few bright spots including sequential growth for Broadband enterprise networking and server storage solutions.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Their method combines direct, multi-sensory teaching strategies that are paired with systematic, sequential lessons focused on phonics, officials said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
First, the level of today’s language models can now handle complex, sequential database queries and generate reports with conclusions, not just text.
—Dima Raketa, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Nonetheless, Tan did call out a few bright spots including sequential growth for Broadband enterprise networking and server storage solutions.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequential
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Temperatures were cool and rain free for the second consecutive day in Chicago, optimal festival going conditions and a rare respite from an otherwise sweltering Windy City summer.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Rodríguez had no margin for error with the bases loaded and threw four consecutive fastballs to Ronny Mauricio, striking him out with a 100.1 mph four-seamer at the knees.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The festival has also faced a crisis in recent years due to the successive closure of movie theaters alongside the famed Champs Elysée Avenue and rising competition from other fests such as Deauville, which are courting French and American talent and movies.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Three successive second place finishes have been difficult for Arsenal to digest.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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