one-two

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“And then Erica Wheeler is just a winner, and she’s going to bring some toughness and leadership there. So I think with those three at the one-two spot, we’re super excited about that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Investors are bracing for what comes next: a possible one-two punch of higher oil prices and higher-for-longer interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Sunderland made the perfect start in the ninth minute when Diarra played a one-two with Brian Brobbey and surged into the penalty area.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

In skeleton, British athletes won three World Championship medals and 19 on the World Cup circuit - seven of which were gold - while Weston and Wyatt secured a one-two in the overall rankings.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The twenty Angels enter, newly returned from the fronts, newly decorated, accompanied by their honor guard, marching one-two one-two into the central open space.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood