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to back into
[phrase form: back]
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(in sports) to advance in a competition by relying on another team's loss
Example
Backing into the playoffs wasn't ideal, but they were grateful for the opportunity.
We didn't play well, but luckily we backed into the finals after the other team's unexpected loss.
She was surprised to find out they had backed into the championship without winning the last match.
Despite a shaky season, they backed into the postseason due to a series of fortunate circumstances.
