back-to-back

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Wholesale prices in May posted the biggest back-to-back increase since 2022, keeping the pressure on businesses as they try to navigate another wave of U.S. inflation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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

“I quickly did two rounds back-to-back of embryo freezing with my fiancé,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

She and Serena had still been asleep, curled up back-to-back in Serena’s queen size, when Dr. Wong shook her shoulder just after one, whispering, “Lexie. Lexie, honey. Wake up. Your mom just called.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng