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triple-header

American

[trip-uhl-hed-er] / ˈtrɪp əlˈhɛd ər /

noun

Sports.

a set of three games, as of basketball, each game being played in the same arena on the same day and often between different pairs of teams.

Etymology

Origin of triple-header

First recorded in 1945–50

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Formula 1 now heads to Bahrain for the second race of a triple-header, from 11-13 April.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025

Formula 1 travels to the Middle East for part two of a triple-header with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir next weekend.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

Israel and Switzerland try again in Tel Aviv on Nov. 15 to start a triple-header week of games for both.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2023

Canada can clinch a spot at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 if it wins at Costa Rica on Thursday at the start of a triple-header.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2022

The Renegades are about to get swept in a triple-header by a team that should have a hard time scoring runs against us, and I’m the reason.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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