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succession

[suhk-sesh-uhn] / səkˈsɛʃ ən /
NOUN
continuation
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I circled “Freebird,” “Night Moves,” “Waterloo” and “Delta Dawn” in quick succession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Peru has seen presidents fall in rapid succession, weakening institutions and the state's ability to respond.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They released a quick succession of albums — “Caught in the Act,” “Movin’ On” and “Hot on the Tracks” — catapulting the band to mainstream success.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

After hitting boundaries off seven balls in succession, he had one delivery to break Chris Gayle's record for the fastest IPL century but was caught at deep third attempting an upper cut.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Clients seemed so surprised to work with a painter or contractor they could trust and recommend that through referrals and in rapid succession Zeitoun would get a half-dozen jobs in any given neighborhood.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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