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Round Robin

Why is a tournament where each team plays the other in turn called a round robin? The answer involves ribbons, religious refugees, and ringleaders.

Posted byAspen MooreMay 30, 2022Posted inetymology, sportsTags:America, English, etymology, France, round robinLeave a comment on Round Robin
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