doubling

Example Sentences

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He praised scientists for more than doubling the country’s “weapons-grade nuclear material production” capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Figures from Report Fraud indicated the cost of rental fraud was a growing issue with reported losses almost doubling in the past five years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

People swarming in, cities doubling and trebling in numbers of inhabitants, while the fiscal guardians groan over the increasing weight of improvements and the need to care for a large new spate of indigents.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck