as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between
the new governor was soon facing several back-to-back crises
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as in together
in succession without others coming in between
the three movies in the series were filmed back-to-back so that the cast members wouldn't age visibly on screen
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Adjective
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Scoring in a fourth consecutive game, Ovechkin reached 40 goals for a 14th time in 20 seasons, which is the most in league history.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025 -
The University of Virginia Women’s Swimming and Diving team has made history, becoming just the third program ever to win five consecutive NCAA Division I Championship titles in the sport—and the first to do so in nearly thirty years.—
Casey Murphy,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The two have gone on to work together many times over the years, including in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Friends with Kids, Maggie Moore(s), and Mean Girls.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Where the millions of American workers will come from to screw together iPhones or make car parts is also a mystery, especially given the president’s opposition to large-scale immigration.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The successive rounds of tariffs come as China has reveled in a feeling of greater economic vitality following years of grappling with a crisis in the property sector, high local government debt and the fallout from Beijing’s pandemic controls.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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For those who prefer superstitious pessimism, this win has the bonus of guaranteeing a 13th successive season in the Premier League: Palace cannot be relegated.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in each county, totaling a 20 year sentence to be served consecutively, officials said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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The $1 million prize went to the person from that group that picked 29 games consecutively before a loss.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The prosecution repeatedly showed graphic crime scene images during its presentation.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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That includes the dude competing with one arm and the other dude who when not falling repeatedly off a balance beam into the ocean was losing his grip 15 seconds into a challenge.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Back-to-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back-to-back. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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