dual

Example Sentences

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The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate is maximum employment and price stability.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Some 80,000 natural-born Americans reside in Spain, a number that doesn’t fully count students, dual citizens, workers on short-term contracts or residents who believe they will return to the U.S. in the near future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In the wake of double haymakers inflicted by the pandemic and the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023, the ground is fertile for the AI revolution to seed all kinds of second-rate content.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

As more watchers opt for cheaper ad tiers, there’s an increasing sense of price sensitivity — while companies continue to maintain a dual revenue stream from both subscription fees and advertising revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I came to develop a dual personality, and in the beginning, I could switch from one to the other as the situation warranted.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane