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sequence

[see-kwuhns] / ˈsi kwəns /


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One sequence of brilliant passes shows just what they’re doing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

These bursts of genetic activity occur in sequence and help guide the organism through each stage of growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

In 2025, he apologised after facing backlash for mimicking a ritual sequence from the hit Kannada film Kantara at a film festival event, with critics accusing him of disrespecting its cultural significance.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The harrowing sequence of events began just over a week ago, but the alleged stalker has been spotted near the “Please, Please, Please” singer’s home since April, according to court documents reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Though this sequence is the source of Fibonacci’s fame, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci had a much more important purpose than animal husbandry.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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