threefold

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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

His reasoning is threefold: Attractive growth in its upstream portfolio, operational momentum in its refining business, and its attractive capital allocation program.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

One study Shain co-authored found that tanning beds accelerate DNA mutations in parts of the body not typically exposed to the sun, leading to a nearly threefold increase in indoor tanners’ lifetime melanoma risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The brokerage conservatively expects the Indonesian company’s 2026 net profit to grow threefold this year, based on locked-in charter rates in May through mid-June at levels above 2025 averages, and incremental vessel additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"First we tackle our own clues," the secretary said, frowning at the result in the threefold mirror.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin