How to Use consecutively in a Sentence

consecutively

adverb
  • But the price for the franchise tag climbs each year it is used consecutively.
    — David Wysong, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The sentences are to be served consecutively, the judge said.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Those sentenced will be served consecutively and mean she could be released in eight years.
    — Chris Spargo, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • One year from the latter sentence is set to be served consecutively.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 18 June 2025
  • For six counts of burglary, 30 years in prison, each term to be served consecutively.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
  • As part of her plea deal, Franke agreed to serve a prison term and agreed that her sentences would run consecutively.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The 49ers have consecutively won the last five games between the two teams.
    — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
  • This sentence must be served consecutively to the state life sentence.
    — Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
  • She was sentenced to two 12-year prison terms to serve consecutively.
    — Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
  • The eight years of probation are to be served consecutively.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The judge ordered that all three sentences be served consecutively.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Both sentences will be served consecutively for a total of 60 years in prison.
    — Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
  • He was given at least four years for the two most serious charges and then two years for the weapons charge, all which will run consecutively.
    — Mark Osborne, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Both parents will serve both terms consecutively, and be behind bars for just 11 years.
    — Christina Coulter, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2023
  • And having to beat both of them, consecutively, at literally any time in the next half-decade?
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • He was handed a life sentence plus 26 years to be served consecutively.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
  • He was sentenced to two life sentences to run consecutively without the chance of parole.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The women’s sentences of one to 15 years per count will run consecutively.
    — Maham Javaid, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The life sentences for each murder will run consecutively.
    — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 May 2026
  • Each life sentence will be served consecutively.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Under the plea agreement, Franke agreed to serve a prison term and the sentences will run consecutively.
    — Amy Beth Hanson, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The following day, he was sentenced to two life sentences in prison, which will run consecutively.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The new 18-song set is Combs’ fifth top 10, all earned consecutively, on the chart.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2023
  • That sentence is to be served consecutively after the New York prison term.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
  • If reelected, the president cannot consecutively serve for more than two terms.
    — Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The prison sentences will run consecutively, a total of 14 years.
    — Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2024
  • He was also sentenced to over six years in prison for other offenses, to run consecutively.
    — Megan Forrester, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Djokovic has won the Miami Open six times — three of those consecutively.
    — Simrin Singh, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Per the plea agreement, both sides are asking for a mid-range sentence with the sentences running consecutively.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • The $1 million prize went to the person from that group that picked 29 games consecutively before a loss.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025

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