in succession

idiom

: following one after the other
The guests arrived in succession.
He won the championship twice in succession.
She listed the names in quick/rapid succession.

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Effective boards make certain that the CEO and executive management are ready to execute the company’s AI agenda and assess AI competencies in succession planning and CEO search criteria. John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 As coach there, Bibby led Shadow Mountain to five state championships from 2013-19, including four in succession in elevating the team to a national level. Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025 Anne attended five prestigious private schools in succession: Walden, Lincoln, Todhunter and Dalton in Manhattan and Holmquist in Pennsylvania, near the family’s country house. Barry Singer, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2025 Many gardeners plant radishes in succession, sowing seeds seven to ten days apart. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in succession

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“In succession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20succession. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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