double as
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Elsewhere on the grounds is a separate gym overlooking the swimming pool, as well as a detached guesthouse that can double as an office or creative space.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Ads feature Leon guiding chief executives across mountains and rivers that double as metaphors for the risks posed by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
He has reached an age where a competitive Emmy can double as a lifetime achievement award.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Design features include hidden pockets in waist bands, thumb holes, and badge sashes which double as cross-body bags.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
This was the time of hygiene lectures, and of practicing blanket-baths on life-size models—Mrs. Mackintosh, Lady Chase, and baby George whose blandly impaired physique allowed him to double as a baby girl.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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