double
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More than 1,000 Americans held individual retirement accounts worth at least $25 million in 2024, more than double the number in 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Littler began the contest at Winter Gardens in Blackpool in sensational fashion with a perfect leg, finishing on double 15.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
They scored two more runs in the sixth, with Max Muncy delivering an RBI double after Cristopher Sánchez’s start ended after 99 pitches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Super Micro Computer delivered good news to investors on Tuesday, sharing in preliminary results for its fiscal fourth quarter that the company’s gross margins are expected to double from previous guidance.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
When we finally make it to my front yard, we both double over, gasping for breath.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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It expands on a short-term agreement struck between Pakistan's Washington embassy and the firm in October, though the new arrangement doubles the monthly payment to $50,000.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
A plan more than doubles confidence to handle the same fear and the same reflex.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Critics, including the leadership of SAG-AFTRA, counter that the displacement is already at hand in subtler ways, with background roles and commercials increasingly filled by digital doubles rather than human performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Serena Williams made a brief and much-discussed return at Wimbledon, exiting singles in the first round, then dropping out from doubles with sister Venus with a knee injury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
It feels good to say these words to someone who isn’t my guidance counselor, especially because my guidance counselor also doubles as the track coach, and hates me.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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Firetruck costs have more than doubled over the past decade and production delays have lengthened, with delivery times now stretching up to five years, Warren and Banks say in a statement accompanying the resolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It was the first to be played in three countries, the first with 48 teams and the overall attendance nearly doubled the previous record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Even though plaque levels more than doubled, the amount of lost sleep remained about the same.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
With Antonelli winning for the sixth time in 10 races this season, the Italian doubled his lead over Russell in one fell swoop.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Thinking the battle was almost over, the genie doubled his efforts.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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And then another and another, nearly doubling the time allotted, thrilled to be exploring the connections between past and present.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, indication that companies like Alphabet are doubling down on infrastructure spending could further weigh on shares, she adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Wall Street seemed to ignore all the weakness, with some analysts doubling down on their bullish calls.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Splitting the coaching roles has rarely worked for England – one team usually ends up taking priority – but the schedule is so demanding that doubling the responsibility becomes too difficult for one man.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
He thought: “If I could save Julia by doubling my own pain, would I do it? Yes, I would.”
From "1984" by George Orwell
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