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consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk jə tɪv /


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Basically, they wanted just another cog in the machine to help clear a path to a third consecutive World Series championship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

England's crushing victory over Pakistan is their seventh consecutive win in Leeds, their longest current winning streak at any ground in the world.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Nationwide there has been 36 consecutive months of annual rent decreases nationwide, even as mortgage rates and home prices have remained stubbornly high in many metropolitan areas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

It marks the second consecutive year of substantial reduction for doctoral programs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

“Are you all ready? C’mon, folks, either you know it or you don’t. I wouldn’t bother guessing if you don’t. Next question: How many consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play has Whitey Ford pitched?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt




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