doubling

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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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

By reaching the semi-finals, she has also secured prize money amounting to £647,700 - more than doubling her career total earnings of £642,400 in the space of 10 days.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

These perks act as multipliers, a doubling or tripling down on an already overflowing basket of advantages: the parents’ good genes, the family’s wealth and status, the leafy neighborhood within the excellent school district.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove