hot streak
noun
: a period of repeated successes
The team's record has improved; it has recently been on a hot streak.
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The Kings have leaped back over .500 after a hot streak under interim coach Doug Christie and have maintained internal motivation to add to this core, not subtract.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are currently riding high on their 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans, but their continuing hot streak is being married by accusations that NFL referees are basically helping QB Patrick Mahomes with penalties.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Betting lines for Rams vs. Jets Who will win Rams vs. Jets?
Gary Klein’s pick: Temperatures could be in the high 20s at MetLife Stadium but the Rams will continue their hot streak and playoff push.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The dual-threat quarterback has been on an incredible hot streak as of late for the Bills, scoring 16 total touchdowns – eight through the air, seven on the ground and one reception – while tallying 1,114 passing yards, 223 rushing yards over the past four games, all while having one turnover.
—Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs are currently riding high on their 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans, but their continuing hot streak is being married by accusations that NFL referees are basically helping QB Patrick Mahomes with penalties.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Betting lines for Rams vs. Jets Who will win Rams vs. Jets?
Gary Klein’s pick: Temperatures could be in the high 20s at MetLife Stadium but the Rams will continue their hot streak and playoff push.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
The dual-threat quarterback has been on an incredible hot streak as of late for the Bills, scoring 16 total touchdowns – eight through the air, seven on the ground and one reception – while tallying 1,114 passing yards, 223 rushing yards over the past four games, all while having one turnover.
—Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Hot streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20streak. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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