double
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He tells an audience that the more than C$30 billion investment to double LNG production will make LNG Canada the second-largest facility of its kind in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“From the moment you enter, you’re greeted by a breathtaking double staircase in a soaring foyer, setting the tone for the grandeur within,” the description states.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
In the event, the Bottas incident, the FIA says, was "successfully managed by localised double yellows".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Running revenue has grown by double digits for six consecutive quarters, boosted by releases such as Pegasus Premium—a pricey, stylish running shoe—and the company’s engagement with local running groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Before I knew it, the pair of us were clutching each other, bent double as we laughed till tears ran down our cheeks.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Shinn told O’Shaugnessy that Instinct’s computing demand roughly doubles each week.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s the same instant-gratification impulse: “I have some money, let me throw it at something and hope it doubles tomorrow.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Kyle Tucker homers, doubles twice and drives in three runs to spark the Dodgers to an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Richly personal in outlook yet essentially and rewardingly pluralist in content, “The History of Concrete” doubles as a history of his own perceptiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Favoured to win the tournament, they held several doubles records, and watching them play was as exciting as watching a match of singles.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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Facing these crossroads, Tenev doubled down on the active traders that played the market more frequently—and more aggressively—than other customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Enquiries on the site have more than doubled so far this year compared to 2025, while the number of tradeswomen signing up has almost quadrupled, Anna says.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Meanwhile operating expenses doubled through the first nine months, rising even faster than sales.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The British designer has doubled the size of leather and raffia tote bags.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
He nearly doubled over at the top of the stairs.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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“Retailers use price cuts for many reasons, but Target’s year-to-date traffic performance suggests the brand is doubling down on initiatives that are working, including price cuts taken earlier this year,” she told MarketWatch over email.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
But in recent years there have been signs of a growing interest in religious tradition, with the number of adult baptisms more than doubling in five years to hit 10,000 in 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Alibaba has rolled out its most powerful chip yet, doubling down on its bid to control the software and hardware that power its artificial-intelligence ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
But Metro leaders said that without the federal money for extra buses and workers — essentially doubling the agency’s fleet — they’ll be unable to deliver the bus service fans will need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Although he was certain no humans had followed him, he took off east, snaking a loose loop for half an hour before doubling back to drop down to the river.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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