doubling

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The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

However, that narrative is rapidly changing with a new drug that can shut down the key protein that drives pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival rates for patients with advanced stages of the disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

It is targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion, The Wall Street Journal has reported, roughly doubling the company’s valuation from six months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

China is also the largest single bilateral creditor with Solomon Islands debt to Chinese banks for infrastructure projects doubling last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

We're losing our composure, doubling over, our bellies and faces aching.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper