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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the attempt to help was a natural sequence to her charitable nature
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as in chains
a series of things linked together
a sequence of events that no one predicted
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as in arrangements
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
police are trying to reconstruct the sequence of events
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Recent Examples of sequences
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.
—Alina Edwards, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
So that was a big focus of my energy, as was the hospital and laundry room sequences in both six and seven.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Because transistors only recognize two states, numbers are represented using sequences of ones and zeros.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
The game turned on one of the most bizarre officiating sequences of the season.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The resulting picture is tremendously enjoyable, riveting and rousing and tragic in equal measure, with numerous sequences that remain iconic to this day.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Chalamet also maintained that level of commitment while filming sequences that saw him in physical pain, such as when costar Kevin O'Leary (of Shark Tank fame) spanks him with a paddle in one pivotal moment.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys.
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Massachusetts and New York were penalized largely due to high living costs and tax burdens, while Alabama and Mississippi faced challenges tied to aging health outcomes and limited access to recreational and cultural resources for older residents.—
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For example, a 2025 study from the University of Virginia and the American Institutes for Research found that public Montessori preschool programs provide superior early learning outcomes for children ages 3–6 than traditional programs, especially in reading, memory and social understanding.—
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Stakeholders will closely monitor effects on private grocery chains, jobs, and the overall cost of living in the city.—
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Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.—
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Funeral arrangements are pending.—
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King Charles is reportedly cracking down on royal family housing arrangements and ordering non-working royals to fund their own lifestyles.—
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Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.—
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That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.—
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When severe wind strikes Southern California, the results can be destructive and deadly.—
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Health care, housing, and education would be built to be affordable, driven by real results from the bottom up--not by party interests trickling down.—
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The companies did not share details, but some aviation experts told NPR that some cargo could be shifted to passenger planes, trains and trucks.—
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While there are high-speed trains to Istanbul from other parts of Turkey, the easiest way to get there is to fly, as you’ll be deposited right in the heart of this sprawling megacity.—
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For Flywing, the X-Wing Fighter represents a deliberate shift in RC design philosophy, one that prioritizes immersion over imagery and piloting over passive viewing.—
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The new food pyramid has been flipped on its head, with HHS officials releasing guidance that prioritizes meat, dairy and vegetables and pushes whole grains to the bottom.—
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
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Meanwhile, the consequences of the shutdown have been compounding.—
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“Sequences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequences. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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