Collocation
straight years
A number of years consecutively, without interruption.
Definition
'straight years' is a common English collocation. A number of years consecutively, without interruption.
[number] + straight years
“The company reported growth for five straight years.”
Examples
- The team won the championship for three straight years, dominating the league.
- She has been working at the same company for ten straight years without a single promotion.
- After four straight years of losses, the business finally turned a profit.
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- The festival has attracted over a million visitors for five straight years.
- He's been traveling the world for three straight years, exploring every continent.
- For twenty straight years, the scientist dedicated her life to this specific research.
- This is the first time in eight straight years that our sales have decreased.
- The charity has provided aid to the region for six straight years, making a significant impact.
- They celebrated their anniversary for fifty straight years, always at the same restaurant.