successive
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McGlynn, 64, has steered Falkirk to a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, having won successive promotions to the top flight.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
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
It was the third successive game against Spain that James has started on the left wing, having also been a standout performer in England's victory over them in the Women's Nations League last year.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Appropriate behaviors have to be shaped—shaped through successive approximations to the desired behavior,” says Darrow.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Siddhartha
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