repeat performance
noun
: an occurrence in which something happens or is done again
Event planners hope to avoid a repeat performance of last year's problems.
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For Trump’s Persian Gulf and Arab allies, the prospect of a repeat performance has left them scrabbling for a diplomatic off-ramp.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The penalty should be harsh enough to provide effective deterrence of any repeat performance.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
People are understandably worried about a repeat performance, and the Alaska Volcano Observatory is monitoring the situation closely.
—Byrd Pinkerton, Vox, 16 May 2025
In order to be in prime contention to win the division this fall, a repeat performance might be necessary.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Whether a repeat performance is possible has yet to be determined.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
In the rematch on Tuesday night, Curry didn’t take long to show there would be no such repeat performance against a seemingly-reeling Grizzlies team that had lost six of its last seven.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The irreverent former late-night host will make a repeat performance as host of the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
To defeat Arizona for the second time in six days, Kansas men’s basketball might need a repeat performance on defense against the Wildcats’ dandy guard duo of Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
The penalty should be harsh enough to provide effective deterrence of any repeat performance.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
People are understandably worried about a repeat performance, and the Alaska Volcano Observatory is monitoring the situation closely.
—Byrd Pinkerton, Vox, 16 May 2025
In order to be in prime contention to win the division this fall, a repeat performance might be necessary.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
Whether a repeat performance is possible has yet to be determined.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
In the rematch on Tuesday night, Curry didn’t take long to show there would be no such repeat performance against a seemingly-reeling Grizzlies team that had lost six of its last seven.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The irreverent former late-night host will make a repeat performance as host of the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
To defeat Arizona for the second time in six days, Kansas men’s basketball might need a repeat performance on defense against the Wildcats’ dandy guard duo of Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Repeat performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeat%20performance. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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