back-to-back

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It means Sarina Wiegman's back-to-back Euros winners are heading for the play-offs, while defending world champions Spain have booked their place at next year's global tournament in Brazil.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“To be hoisting this trophy, to hold it high and at such an iconic venue, is just a dream come true,” said Korda, the first American to win back-to-back majors since Juli Inkster in 1999.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

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

Annabeth and Percy stood back-to-back, as they’d done many times before, their weapons drawn.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan