sequence of events
[/ˈsiːkwəns əv ɪˈvɛnts/]
noun phrasepl: sequences of events
sequência de eventos
1. A series of occurrences or happenings arranged in a particular order, typically chronological
The detective carefully examined the sequence of events that led to the crime.
O detetive examinou cuidadosamente a sequência de eventos que levou ao crime.
2. The order in which things happen or are arranged
Understanding the sequence of events is crucial to comprehending the historical period.
Compreender a sequência de eventos é crucial para entender o período histórico.
3. A chain of connected incidents or circumstances
A sequence of events led to the company's eventual success.
Uma sequência de eventos levou ao eventual sucesso da empresa.
This phrase is frequently used in legal, historical, and journalistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears commonly in news reports (jornalismo) and academic writing. The concept emphasizes the importance of chronological order and causality, reflecting both cultures' interest in understanding cause-and-effect relationships in storytelling and analysis.
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