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streek

  • n  an unbroken series of events
    had a streak of bad luck
  • n  a distinctive characteristic
    he has a stubborn streak
    a streak of wildness
  • n  a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
  • n  a sudden flash (as of lightning)
  • v  move quickly in a straight line
    The plane streaked across the sky
  • v  run naked in a public place
  • v  mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

  • The Finch family streak is a good deal more serious it is an overpowering disposition toward sanity.
  • As it must to all streaks, an end came at last to Joe Di Maggio's batting spree.
  • From PTI's Amy Sullivan: One more semi-related note on Rahm: Obamas victory on Tuesday night means the streak of outsider campaigns beating insider campaigns continues.
News & Articles

  • Freese extends hitting streak to 20 games, Carpenter doesn't
    David Freese extended his hitting streak to 20 games with a single in the second inning against the New York Mets on Tuesday.
    June 12, 2013 - KMOV St. Louis
  • Lugnuts' 4-game win streak comes to halt
    The Lansing Lugnuts had their four-game winning streak come to an end with a 5-3 loss to Lake County in the series opener between the teams on Sunday night at Cooley Law School Stadium.
    June 12, 2013 - Eaton Rapids Community News
  • Labonte's streak continues with Phoenix ride
    Phoenix Racing General Manager Steve Barkdoll confirmed that Bobby Labonte will be in the team's No. 51 Chevrolet this week at Michigan -- extending Labonte's consecutive start streak to 703.
    June 11, 2013 - NASCAR.com via Yahoo! Sports
Quotes

  • Ted Thompson in International Herald Tribune
    Brett's many accomplishments on the field are legendary,said Thompson. "He leaves the game holding virtually every career passing record, plus his consecutive starts streak, which may never be duplicated. The uniqueness of Brett Favre, his...
  • Roger Federer in The Age
    I don't think it matters really a lot if I'm the favourite or not,Federer said. "I'm on an incredible winning streak on grass. First somebody has to be able to break that, before we start talking differently. I enjoy the challenge. Rafa is...

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