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[duhb-uhl] / ˈdʌb əl /






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The government's planned change will double the potential closure time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

We found across a large sample of competing schools that the correlation between entrance-exam scores and graduation rates was more than double that for any other admission requirement, including high-school GPAs and class standing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Walker had learned much about handling sheep and farm equipment, but when a scene called for her to back up Gillian’s 1970s tractor, a stunt double appeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

SK Group chair Chey Tae-won last week vowed to double production capacity of silicon wafers used to make memory chips.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Nash and Oliver are prancing in circles around the living room table wearing gold marching band hats with blue feathers that nearly double their height.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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