winning streak

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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CrowdStrike stock rose 0.5% to $436.33 Tuesday, extending its winning streak to seven trading days in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

To unravel the innovative winning streak of the Labs, start by looking at what might be called its situational advantages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Beau Greaves' record 114-match winning streak in the PDC Women's Series came to an end as she lost to 4-1 to Fallon Sherrock in Wigan on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Doncic, the NBA’s leading scorer, is averaging 40 points per game during the winning streak while shooting 40.3% from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Tire difference between a winning streak and a losing streak Now, Josh is not with us again, so somebody’s gonna have to step up in the low post.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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