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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Micron rides high with record earnings Tuesday’s announcement follows an extended hot streak for the chipmaker, which was founded in a Boise dentist’s office in 1978. — Mark Dee october 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026 Since Smerud took over, Angel City keeper Angelina Anderson has had eight shutouts and given up just a goal five other times — a hot streak that coincides with the July hiring of goalkeeper coach Louis Hunt. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 And, continuing their hot streak, Celine and Chanel have buyers excited about next season’s ready-to-wear and accessory sales. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The Porters have scored at least 38 points every week during their four-game winning streak as senior quarterback Griffin Russell is on quite a hot streak. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot streak

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“Hot streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20streak. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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