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Elsewhere inside the home is a media room that can double as a game room, as well as a wine cellar.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

My mom, who also had a propensity for hair that could double as armor, often joked we should bury her with a six-pack of Diet Coke and a bottle of hair spray.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

He has reached an age where a competitive Emmy can double as a lifetime achievement award.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

It has that feel about it at the moment - and this is before Harry Kane has the chance to add to his opening-day double as England face Ghana on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

I’m sure I can find some online thing that will double as prep for next year’s curriculum, but I haven’t figured out what to look for yet.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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