double up

Example Sentences

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They also might mistakenly double up on a medication if a mail-order pharmacy switches generic manufacturers and a drug begins coming in a different-colored pill that appears to be a different prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

As if on cue, stomach cramps made me double up.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Kimmel’s Italian heritage from his mother’s side gave him the option to double up his citizenship.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025

"He caused us huge problems because we were supposed to double up on him and it wasn't enough."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2025

“Did they accidentally double up the photographs? This looks like the same person.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse