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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Their tepid offseason on the heels of a surprising postseason appearance failed to set up the roster for a repeat performance. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate. Mike Kaye july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025 The question of Allen’s potential for a repeat performance doesn’t have much to do with him coming away with the MVP award in 2025. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 July 2025 For Trump’s Persian Gulf and Arab allies, the prospect of a repeat performance has left them scrabbling for a diplomatic off-ramp. 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

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“Repeat performance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeat%20performance. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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