double for
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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
Palos Verdes 8, West Torrance 0: Kai Van Scoyoc struck out nine in five innings and Asher Friedman had a home run and a double for Palos Verdes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Lucy London is 25 years old, but acted as a double for a 14-year-old during filming.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
“Wait! Your mom was a body double for Taylor Swift? Get out of here,” Carmen says.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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