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The phrase "a string of precedents" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a series of legal cases or decisions that establish a pattern or guide future cases.
Example: "The lawyer cited a string of precedents to support her argument in court."
Alternatives: "a series of precedents" or "a chain of precedents".
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But Professor Fried, citing a string of precedents upholding mandatory participation in government programs like Social Security and vaccination initiatives, sees Professor Barnett using an "emotional hook," not compelling legal analysis.
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This is not a string of scattered events; it is a strategy, and is not without precedent.
But the fact remains that when the Chicago Bulls won a string of championships in the 1990s with Jordan, a very good Scottie Pippen and a rotating cast of characters, a precedent was set.
simple string n. a string of type simple-string.
A string of expletives.
It has suffered a string of setbacks.
A string of Louisiana archetypes followed.
He let loose a string of expletives.
This leads to a string of questions.
He gives you a string of examples.
ITX made a string of unprofitable acquisitions.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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