double as
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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
Total Medicare spending will nearly double as a share of the U.S. economy in the next 25 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Instead, he stood there, his mouth open so wide he could probably double as a fly catcher.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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