succession
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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
That is despite blockages in the Strait of Hormuz continuing during the period, and a succession of false starts on Iran peace talks that have whipsawed markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
His weapons were Zemeni-made revolvers that could fire six shots in rapid succession, unmatched by anything in Ketterdam.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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