successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv 
1
: following in order : following each other without interruption
their fourth successive victory
2
: characterized by or produced in succession
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of successive in a Sentence
a trait found in successive generations
made the honor roll for three successive school terms
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But it has been compounded by successive Conservative governments.
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Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
After three hours and 11 minutes, the three-time grand slam champion was able to wrap up a victory which sees him into the semifinals for the second successive year.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 10 July 2024
For its part, China has taken an uncompromising approach, unwilling to find a modus vivendi with successive presidents of Taiwan.
—Bonnie S. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has tapped a senior State Department official and veteran policy hand under successive Democratic presidents as the Pentagon’s new chief of staff, officials said, as the Biden administration races to lock in key defense priorities ahead of November elections.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024
After three hours and 11 minutes, the three-time grand slam champion was able to wrap up a victory which sees him into the semifinals for the second successive year.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 10 July 2024
For its part, China has taken an uncompromising approach, unwilling to find a modus vivendi with successive presidents of Taiwan.
—Bonnie S. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has tapped a senior State Department official and veteran policy hand under successive Democratic presidents as the Pentagon’s new chief of staff, officials said, as the Biden administration races to lock in key defense priorities ahead of November elections.
—Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈses-iv
: following in order : following each other without interruption
failed in three successive tries
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
Legal Definition
successive
adjective
suc·ces·sive
sək-ˈse-siv
1
a
: of or relating to succession
successive rights
b
: created by succession
2
: following in order : following each other without interruption
successive bankruptcy filings
3
: of, relating to, or being a petition for habeas corpus that raises a claim already adjudicated
successively
adverb
successiveness
noun
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