double
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Then, in his second, he worked a 2-2 count, before roping a curveball up the right-field line for a go-ahead two-run double.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Dangote plans to more than double the refining capacity of its Nigerian operations from 650,000 bpd to 1.4 million bpd -- making it the largest refinery globally, surpassing India's Jamnagar Refinery.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
In New York City alone, roughly 4,440 people were ordered removed in June by an immigration judge because they missed their hearings, which is more than double the number in May.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Other big names include Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse, who is a double Olympic champion, and two-time world 200m champion Shericka Jackson of Jamaica.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
When we finally make it to my front yard, we both double over, gasping for breath.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Marco Rubio, who doubles as secretary of state and national security adviser, was in the Philippines, attending an Asian security conference, when the announcement was made.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
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
I’ll offer, and she doubles over, pink-faced, declaring me de trop.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies said Thursday net profit doubled in the second quarter as conflict in the Middle East pushed up hydrocarbon prices.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Keeley Small Cap Fund has held TTM for more than five years, and the stock has more than doubled this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Bisignano overhauled the mortgage staff, doubled the number of borrower-assistance centers and helped launch a coalition of companies committed to hiring veterans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hospital admissions related to those two conditions have doubled and nearly tripled in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Coal waited a few seconds in case they doubled back.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
However, Jefferies suggests the full benefits from doubling capacity of the mine and concentrator remain to be seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Another factor was a more than doubling in capital expenditures to $5.8 billion during the three-month stretch compared with the year-ago period.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The prison population in England and Wales has risen steeply since the mid-1990s, doubling in size between 1992 and 2012.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Koreatown’s iconic 24-hour sanctuary is doubling down on self-care with the upcoming launch of Root Head Spa, a Japanese-style scalp treatment, alongside new high-tech wellness upgrades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It sparkled up and exploded, doubling him over.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman