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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The co-host will be confident of putting in a repeat performance against an Australian side that is a bit of an unknown quantity.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
By General Manager Ken Holland’s own admission, a repeat performance of last season would not get the Kings back into the playoffs, where they were swept out of the first round this spring.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Even plants that are not deadheaded will put on a repeat performance in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Severino made a repeat performance Wednesday.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Although Matheson hasn’t ruled out a repeat performance against Brentford on Monday in the next round, there’s a much bigger picture.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In a repeat performance, again with multiple years left to go, Ramírez and the team have agreed to yet another extension.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After signs of the Northern Lights last night, don't expect a repeat performance tonight.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
By General Manager Ken Holland’s own admission, a repeat performance of last season would not get the Kings back into the playoffs, where they were swept out of the first round this spring.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Even plants that are not deadheaded will put on a repeat performance in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Severino made a repeat performance Wednesday.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Although Matheson hasn’t ruled out a repeat performance against Brentford on Monday in the next round, there’s a much bigger picture.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In a repeat performance, again with multiple years left to go, Ramírez and the team have agreed to yet another extension.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After signs of the Northern Lights last night, don't expect a repeat performance tonight.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Repeat performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeat%20performance. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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