history repeats itself

idiom

: the same thing happens again

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Nvidia could see a recovery rally next week if history repeats itself, according to Wells Fargo. Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025 One bold bettor is hoping that history repeats itself when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game this weekend. Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 21 Jan. 2025 It has always been said that history repeats itself, so Kenyon’s sound is actually right on time. Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 If the Gators don’t manage a November surprise, coach Billy Napier had better then hope history repeats itself. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for history repeats itself

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“History repeats itself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/history%20repeats%20itself. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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