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serial

adjective as in in continuing order

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Mostly, he’s his own monster, neither the calculating serial murderer of the book nor Karloff’s reactive, animalistic killer, but a scapegoat who finally starts leveling his foes with bone-breaking efficiency.

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The throbbing “On the Prowl” sounds at first like the story of a guy hitting the streets looking for a good time but upon closer listening seems more like a serial killer cruising for victims.

He was a fan of analog production and favored long jam sessions, and was a serial collaborator.

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Name, rank and serial number—even when the topic is Thomas Jefferson.

He picked up a Stephen King book and told me his favorite serial is the “Green Mile” series.

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