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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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