doubling

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Over the past 12 months, Apple shares have jumped 54%, doubling the S&P 500’s gain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It is targeting a valuation of around $1.77 trillion, roughly doubling the company’s valuation from six months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There are now two Bowden children in the picture, doubling earlier versions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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

In separate bunks of seaweed wrapped in burlap, with life vests doubling as pillows, they tried to sleep, to get used to the motion of the ship, and to tolerate the smells.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides