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consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə tɪv /


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For three consecutive innings, El Camino Real couldn’t get anyone to come through with a clutch hit even though a runner was on third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Previously, Target reported 13 consecutive quarters of weak or falling sales as some shoppers balked at messy shelves and a less exciting product assortment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A heatwave in the UK is defined by the Met Office as at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures exceeding a county-specific threshold, reflecting a sustained spell of unusually hot weather.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The disappointment of three consecutive second-placed finishes can now be put behind them as Mikel Arteta's side successfully held off the challenge of Manchester City to be crowned champions.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He pointed out to anyone who’d listen that Karpov “makes no less than eighteen consecutive moves on the light squares. Incredible!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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