How to Use consecutive in a Sentence

consecutive

adjective
  • The 14 consecutive wins equals the all-time school record.
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Now, for the third consecutive week, the Giants will have to play without Jones.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The one thing the defense didn’t do — for the third consecutive game — was produce a takeaway.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Pass two consecutive arms of your cross through the metal ring.
    Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The Mojo are seeking to win consecutive matches for the first time.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The Trojans had given up more than 34 points for a sixth consecutive game.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Madagascar was the real draw for months of consecutive cruises on the Dawn for Herd.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Three of those films were selected in the past two years and were chosen in consecutive quarters.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
  • In Maine, breeding pairs increased for the sixth consecutive year.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The Bruins haven’t won three consecutive games since the first two weekends of the conference schedule.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Tyler Wahl has scored in double figures in five consecutive games and 10 of 15 overall.
    Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The Sox had a chance to bury the raggedy Tigers for their second consecutive series victory and move to within two games of the third wild card in the American League.
    Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023
  • His win marked the second consecutive trophy for Team Niall.
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Looks like a strong favorite to win its fourth consecutive 6A state title.
    Logan Stanley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
  • No one has won the game's jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize.
    CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
  • The new iPhones come as Apple reported in August that sales fell for the third consecutive quarter.
    Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Trevor Noah is returning as host for a fourth consecutive year.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Sure enough, after 21 consecutive wins, all by fall, she was beaten by a ninth grader at the Queen of the Hill Tournament in Corona.
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The latter spends a 52nd consecutive week in the top 10, encompassing its entire chart run.
    Xander Zellner, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Harris started the drive with three consecutive carries that gained 18 yards.
    Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023
  • On consecutive days in late August, agents interviewed the duo.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Arkansas has lost four consecutive games, the last three as an underdog away from home.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Despite dazzling wedge play with his third shot, a short putt soon enough lipped out for Clark’s second consecutive bogey.
    Alan Blinder, New York Times, 19 June 2023
  • The prime minister is seeking a rare third consecutive term in power.
    Brad Lendon, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024
  • This could be the eighth consecutive weekend of rain for Philadelphia and the sixth consecutive for New York City.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The show will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy for the fourth consecutive year.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The two plays will be presented in repertory so people can watch them in order on consecutive nights or weeks.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough’s season was derailed for the third consecutive year.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Tony Awards for the second consecutive year, while her November press tour for Disney’s Wish also was impacted by the strikes.
    Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The good news: Sunday’s tilt was the first of five consecutive home matches, a stretch that continues with Saturday’s game against Orange County.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2023

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