successive

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This was the fourth successive Ashes tour where England have lost at least four Tests.

From BBC

Along the way, the 38-year-old became one of Cambodia’s richest and most influential tycoons, with vast investments in real estate, banking and entertainment, and acted as an official adviser to two successive prime ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ending a run of four successive defeats was a massive boost to Forest's bid to beat the drop under boss Sean Dyche, who replaced Nuno at the City Ground in September.

From Barron's

The 2-1 reverse was their 10th successive away defeat and left West Brom 18th in the table, 10 points adrift of the play-off places as they bid to gain promotion to the lucrative Premier League.

From Barron's

A decision is likely by April, and Donald has yet to rule out trying to lead Europe to a third successive win.

From BBC