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

The focus is on how far the ECB opens the door to further action and whether a back-to-back rate hike will follow in July, Guntermann says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, Rhys embraces two wildly different roles he shot back-to-back, showcasing versatility against foreboding backdrops of murder and the supernatural.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

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