three-peat
Americanverb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of three-peat
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers might not be entirely sure of projecting their October health and effectiveness by the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and the chance to three-peat might never come again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Later, Combe became the first Division 1 girl to three-peat in the 800 meters, pulling away around the final turn to win in 2:07.42, the second-fastest time in Division I history.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
And one aiming for the "three-peat" - that's three back-to-back gold medals - is the Team England Adaptive Abilities Advanced team.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
The symmetry in what both teams say about what it took and will take to pull off the fifth three-peat in their respective sports?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
“You’re always picking sorry teams. First the Lakers—” “Ay, a three-peat ain’t a sorry team, baby. And I don’t always pick sorry teams.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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