successionally

adverb

Definition of successionallynext
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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  1. together
  2. repeatedly
  3. hand running
Adverb
  • All feature very small groups (averaging around 10) and the three programs share common elements, with all participants eating and doing some group activities together, then separating for activities specific to their choice of focuses, as well as personal electives.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In the United States, a trend of consolidation in agriculture, particularly dairies, has seen more animals housed together on ever-larger farms as the number of small farms has rapidly shrunk.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of together
Adverb
  • Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules: The US government is reviewing whether Elon Musk and SpaceX have repeatedly ignored disclosure protocols protecting state secrets, like withholding information related to meetings with foreign leaders.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Officials from the federal justice department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, which administers the grant, have repeatedly declined interview requests from USA TODAY about its findings.
    Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of repeatedly
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of hand running
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successional

successionally

successions

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