double take
Example Sentences
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But in March, Kevin Vargas did a double take when he saw Nvidia’s announcement of the latest version of the technology.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Hu observed the insects pausing briefly, almost as if doing a "double take," before gathering nearby.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Waitstaff do a double take at having to get change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025
He'd arrived at the road adjacent to the tree and had to "double take" as he saw it for the first time lying on its side.
From BBC • May 9, 2025
“Just a sec—” He glanced up from his screen in our direction and immediately did a double take.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
