back-to-back
Example Sentences
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Sabalenka losing the top spot seemed unthinkable after a storming start to the season, reaching the Australian Open final and winning the Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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
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
Chase quickly clarified that there had been an error and that Sapphire Reserve cardholders could use both $250 statement credits at any time and for back-to-back stays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
This time, my dilemma was the result not of failure, but of success—my back-to-back all-around wins at the 2013 and 2014 Worlds, which had brought sponsors to my door.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
