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winning streak

Idioms  

  1. A series of consecutive successes, a run of good luck, as in Our son-in-law has been on a winning streak with his investments. This expression comes from gambling. [Mid-1900s]

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The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 280 points, or 1.2%—solidifying its largest nine-day point gain on record and its longest winning streak since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Part of their season-long nine-game winning streak, the Lakers came back from a 10-point third-quarter deficit behind 36 points, six rebounds and four assists from Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Marc Overmars netted late on, as Arsenal strung together a 10-game winning streak, and United slipped to second after home draws with Liverpool and Newcastle in April, finishing runners-up by one point.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The Nasdaq exited correction territory on Friday, rising 0.4% to extend its winning streak to eight sessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

He continued his winning streak; the results made headlines in all the black newspapers; blacks all over the country rejoiced, including those who knew nothing about tennis.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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