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threefold

[three-fohld] / ˈθriˌfoʊld /
ADJECTIVE
three times as many
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CVS Health said it will revamp its weight management program through a partnership with Eli Lilly as the company lifted its full-year outlook and reported a nearly threefold increase in its second-quarter profit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Yet these shares still are up threefold and fivefold respectively over the last year, leading many to conclude that some caution and profit taking after such massive gains was inevitable – and indeed healthy.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

"While earlier work led us to expect only a modest effect, observing a threefold difference turned out to be a significant result," said Rashadfar.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

China’s 2007 infrastructure boom: Led by a property and construction rush, materials and industrials stocks surged threefold into the October 2007 top, only to collapse 65% to 85% a year later.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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