successive
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But Baroness Brown, chair of the CCC's Adaptation Committee, criticised the "woeful" performance of successive governments in tackling the present and future threats facing the UK from climate change.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
However, Burnham's backers argue this does not account for the strong personal support he has in Greater Manchester, where he has won three successive landslides in mayoral elections.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The Red Roses' run in the tournament surpasses their own record of seven titles in a row between 2006 and 2012 and takes them to five straight Grand Slams and 38 successive Test victories.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
With a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux, the Red Roses extended their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests, clinching an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations crown and a fifth successive Grand Slam.
From BBC • May 17, 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
Vocabulary lists containing successive
Siddhartha
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The Joy Luck Club
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The Thing About Jellyfish
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