as in successively
in succession without others coming in between
the bumptious reporter asked three questions successionally before anyone else could get a word in
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To close the deal, Saks Global, led by executive chairman Richard Baker, pulled together some creative financing involving two tech giants, Amazon and Salesforce, and two apparel industry giants, G-III and Authentic Brands Group.—
David Moin,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Before the broadcast, Reynolds and Lively walked the red carpet together and were all smiles.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Over the last three decades, successive U.S. presidents have repeatedly proffered expansive theories on why the president as commander in chief possesses the right to take military action without congressional approval.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the federal government cannot force cities and states to adopt laws or to enforce federal mandates.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jomo Fray’s camera basks in textures the same way the scenes are immersed in sounds, focusing on the child’s fingers caressing the fish scales or her hand running through the babbling creek.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Nov. 2023
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But Tom doesn't have the wheels and isn't as confident with the ball in his hand running as Joe is.—
Kyle Brown,
The Enquirer,
9 Apr. 2023
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“Successionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/successionally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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