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as in glimmer
a very small amount
there's just a streak of stubbornness in that child
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Recent Examples of streak
Usa Today Staff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Stearns' roster moves annoy fans In the midst of their six-game losing streak, Mets fans were heard chanting Pete Alonso's name.
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Doug Williams,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Noun
Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home.
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Usa Today Staff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Stearns' roster moves annoy fans In the midst of their six-game losing streak, Mets fans were heard chanting Pete Alonso's name.
—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead — the team’s largest in any World Cup game.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
Vegas has regularly found players streaking behind the Carolina defense for breakaways and odd-man rushes.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for streak
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When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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Nothing screams summer like nautical stripes.
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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If your energy dips, take a brief stretch, then return to the task with a lighter touch and clearer purpose.
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The goal scorer then took an artful first touch before drilling it home.
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“Streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streak. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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