as in together
in succession without others coming in between
as he moved up the corporate ladder, he ensconced his family in successively larger homes
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Adverb
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After finishing Thursday with a score of -2, McIlroy put it all together on Friday, carding a 65, which will give him some momentum heading into his final two rounds.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025 -
Finally together again, the surviving family members were taken to a hospital for evaluation.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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The jury recommended a life sentence for Houck, plus an additional five-year sentence for the tampering charge to be served consecutively, and a 25-year sentence for Lawson — the maximum for both individuals.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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The conviction carried two life sentences, which Judge John Wootten ruled would be served consecutively.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
Adverb
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Trump has repeatedly—and unsuccessfully—demanded rate cuts from Powell since his inauguration, sometimes with insulting social media posts.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The shift needs to be real and lasting—and not just a symbol that the U.S. president took some action after Putin repeatedly spurned his efforts to bring the war to an end.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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By continuously evaluating first-party data, media quality insights and cost variables, AI can make real-time decisions that drive better business KPIs.—
Dan Slivjanovski,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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But one fear that continually enflames enragement is the possibility of EV battery fires.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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By continually pressing the City Council to pass legislation that will raise costs on thousands of already struggling small businesses, DCWP will inadvertently force countless businesses to shut their doors for good will, making food even more expensive for everyday New Yorkers.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Successively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successively. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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