Use 'in a row' to stress the repetition of an action without breaks, emphasizing its frequency or consistency. She called my name five times in a row.
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Success Streak
When describing consecutive successes, 'in a row' highlights an unbroken chain of achievements or victories. The team won five matches in a row.
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Negative Patterns
'In a row' can also be used to express a series of negative events, bringing attention to unfortunate consistency. He's been late to work three times in a row.