streak

Example Sentences

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"He wanted to be a grand businessman, an empresario, but he had an evil streak to him."

From BBC

She knew as soon as she saw the dark marks streaking across the face of the paper: an earthquake.

From Literature

Layered on top are paint splotches and streaks, as well as taped-on paper and vellum, blurring and obscuring the collage of figures underneath.

From Los Angeles Times

Washington rookie Will Riley scored 18 points off the bench to lead the host Wizards over Sacramento 116-112, stretching the Kings' losing streak to six games.

From Barron's

With this win, Dean continues a nine-year streak of the best new artist award going to a solo female musician.

From Los Angeles Times