threefold

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It combined the retinoic acid structure with a methyl ester side chain and showed threefold higher neuronal differentiation activity than the control, along with significantly stronger activity than natural vitamin K compounds.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

One study Shain co-authored found that tanning beds accelerate DNA mutations in parts of the body not typically exposed to the sun, leading to a nearly threefold increase in indoor tanners’ lifetime melanoma risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

One reason: Applied Optoelectronics reported 83% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025, driven by an almost threefold jump in its cable-television end market.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The memory-chip maker reported sales of $23.86 billion for its fiscal second quarter, up 75% from the previous quarter and up threefold from the year-earlier quarter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson