as in together
in succession without others coming in between
as he moved up the corporate ladder, he ensconced his family in successively larger homes
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Adverb
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Two kittens are fighting for their lives after being discovered zip-tied together in the parking lot of a shopping center.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 May 2025 -
Fans share outpouring of support after Sundae's cancer diagnosis As Sundae's fame grew, Gamble shared other things about their life together, eventually giving fans a glimpse of the lab's two-year battle with cancer.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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The truth is, according to one studio insider, they were filmed consecutively.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Prosecutors also announced that Inoue received an additional 35 years in prison for the child abuse and disorderly conduct convictions, which will be served consecutively to the life sentences.—
Bethany Brown,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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The Supreme Court has been increasingly asked to weigh in on the Trump administration’s mass deportation of immigrants, as the government’s actions have been met with a slew of legal challenges and repeatedly struck down in court.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Leafs general manager repeatedly mentioned that Marner has a say in what happens, too, which is probably underselling the reality of the situation a touch.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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The overly earnest character speaks in a hilariously cringey Gen Z self-help psychobabble that continuously grates on Enrique’s nerves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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An explainability agent can continuously reassess stocking levels by analyzing supply, demand, asset usage, and work orders.—
Paul J. Noble,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Michels’s priorities as a council member are economic development, infrastructure improvements, the maintenance and safety of parks, and continually improving his ability to serve the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The research comes at a time where data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing the cost of living to be continually outpacing earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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“Successively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successively. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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