double as
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Guests pay extra to eat there, so I figured this would double as an activity and lunch since we got to eat our creations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
These beloved indie bookstores double as coffee shops: Vroman’s Bookstore, Stories Books & Cafe, Lost Books, Sunny’s Bookshop, and other spots around town.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Downstairs, there are three other bedrooms that are just as chic and can “easily double as a rec room, office, or creative space” and come complete with their own fireplaces.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
He was standing in front of his chair, bent double as if he feared his legs would refuse to obey him if he took so much as a step toward the Shadow.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
