threefold
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Yet these shares still are up threefold and fivefold respectively over the last year, leading many to conclude that some caution and profit taking after such massive gains was inevitable – and indeed healthy.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"While earlier work led us to expect only a modest effect, observing a threefold difference turned out to be a significant result," said Rashadfar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
West Coast hit $5,933 on Friday, a threefold increase from the end of February and the highest rate since September 2024, according to transportation intelligence company Xeneta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
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
"First we tackle our own clues," the secretary said, frowning at the result in the threefold mirror.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
