successive
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One of the issues he identifies in the U.K. is that successive pieces of legislation have complicated data collection.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A string of five successive CEOs, including 80486 processor-designer Pat Gelsinger, couldn’t fix the problem.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
But in three successive draws before that pivotal Etihad Stadium defeat they appeared to freeze - giving up two-goal leads at both Liverpool and West Ham and sharing six goals at home with Southampton.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
He joins esteemed company in Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods, who also donned the Green Jacket in successive years.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
He was like a worn small rock whelmed by the successive waves of his voice.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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Siddhartha
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