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double time





ADVERB
rapidly
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They can include time-and-a-half or double time, testing in a separate room to reduce distractions or having unlimited breaks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

A small crew of bartenders are working double time to serve up wings, french fries and tropical-themed cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025

“If I need to make something from scratch, I need to work double time before I finish the product,” she explains.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024

"So all of you people feel underused now, get a good night's sleep, because next year you're going to be working double time," he said.

From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2023

The driver’s actually Simon, the boyfriend, earning some double time on Christmas Day.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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