double as
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The stores also double as distribution centers for parts going to professional garages, which is about a third of AutoZone’s business, and growing faster than the rest.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The most intriguing outcome would be a Michigan-Illinois national championship, which would double as a proxy fight in OpenAI and Anthropic’s battle for supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
These beloved indie bookstores double as coffee shops: Vroman’s Bookstore, Stories Books & Cafe, Lost Books, Sunny’s Bookshop, and other spots around town.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Downstairs, there are three other bedrooms that are just as chic and can “easily double as a rec room, office, or creative space” and come complete with their own fireplaces.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
He was standing in front of his chair, bent double as if he feared his legs would refuse to obey him if he took so much as a step toward the Shadow.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
