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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
We did n'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.
The team's unexpected backing into the quarterfinals was a pleasant surprise for their fans.
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