back-to-back

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Even after the astonishing qualification-clinching victory against Denmark in November, there was a shift in mood following underwhelming displays in back-to-back friendly defeats against Japan and Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He was an assistant for Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors during their back-to-back championship runs in 2017 and 2018 as they set fire to nets across the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Xi's upcoming visit to Pyongyang would be his first in seven years, and comes after he hosted back-to-back summits with US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin last month.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Aside from reaching back-to-back tournaments in 1994 and 1998, Norway have endured long spells absent from major competition, last featuring at a major tournament at Euro 2000.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“What two years did Roger Maris win back-to-back MVP awards?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt