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consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk jə tɪv /


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Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem has noted inflation is currently being held back by continued slack in Canada’s economy, which is growing again after having contracted for two consecutive quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

At one point, he dramatically punched out a batter on two consecutive pitches, only for an animated rendering to reveal that he was wrong both times, in front of nearly 40,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Even as the war raged, thousands have been gathering in big cities across Ukraine for three consecutive days to protest at the removal of popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Northants have reached Finals Day for the sixth time and the second consecutive season.

From BBC Jul. 17, 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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