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El Niño and La Niña often alternate, but sometimes we can have two of the same event back to back.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“You have to understand camera composition, which shots are changed. Like you can’t have two close-ups back to back, you have to start with an establishing shot,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Try doing it for six shows back to back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Not even a sore toenail that required a spot of self surgery could disturb Rory McIlroy's relaxed demeanour as he bids for back to back major wins at this week's US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She works three jobs back to back, sleeping only during the dew-damp hours before dawn.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na




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