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succession

[suhk-sesh-uhn] / səkˈsɛʃ ən /
NOUN
continuation
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Through a succession of serious injuries - ankle issues, broken arms, broken leg, knee surgeries, neck and shoulder problems - he has missed an estimated 1,975 days of football or around 200 games.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

For years, USC relied on brand equity and tradition while its athletic department was sacked by controversy and a succession of questionable hires that included former Trojan football All-Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite the delay to the initial delivery, the subsequent planes will arrive in quick succession, allowing the airline to return to its original schedule by November, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The game was declared a draw through the special rule of repetition—that is, when a position comes about three times, not necessarily in succession, the game is automatically a draw.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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