streak
Example Sentences
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It's easy to see the oil slicking the surface and when I dip my hand in, it comes out streaked with oil.
From BBC
This turn in the film, written and directed by Simón Mesa Soto, reveals a slightly sentimental streak beneath its acerbic surface.
Its recent streak of acquisitions have caused some concerns over whether the business-software company’s organic growth is slowing.
He then proceeded to post a 38-11 record over 24 seasons against the Jets, a spell that once included a 15-game winning streak.
Reviewing it weekly, I saw clearly: My biggest losing streaks always came from revenge trading.
From MarketWatch
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