double as
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The souvenir displays often double as conversation starters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 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
Total Medicare spending will nearly double as a share of the U.S. economy in the next 25 years.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
Under a new plan floated this month, the fines would double as the city mulls allowing vendors to rent back authorised kerb space.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The washerwoman pinned up one of Illyrio’s tunics, large enough to double as a sail.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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