double for
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This season, Yerxa said he’s paying roughly double for the diesel he uses to power the farm’s tractors, combines, harvesters and dozens of other heavy-duty machines.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
"It can quickly double for container freight" and "be even more drastic for bulk cargo", said Pierre Cossart, director of Sogestran Logistics.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Imagine if a fast-food joint had to pay workers double for ringing up orders and flipping burgers in the same shift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
The proposal - which needs a parliamentary approval - says employees must state in writing that they volunteer to work, and should also be paid double for that day.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
“This is a secret. Anyone who spills the beans has to pay double for their T-shirt. Understood?”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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