back-to-back
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Market participants are eyeing potential back-to-back Bank of Japan interest-rate increases in September and October, following hawkish remarks from board member Hajime Takata last week, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Lauer’s start Tuesday began to go downhill in the second inning when he gave up back-to-back solo homers to Ramón Urias and Thomas Saggese with two outs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Gold futures posted back-to-back losses as a renewal of military action in the Persian Gulf follows what were seen as hawkish comments on Friday by Fed Chairman Kevin Walsh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
However, despite a promising start, Fery gifted his opponent the breakthrough with back-to-back double faults, before losing serve again to concede the first set.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Like I just ran a marathon, swam a few laps, and played back-to-back soccer matches, is how you answer Mom’s question.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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