double

Example Sentences

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The retired mechanic now lives in Kent, but in the 1980s and 1990s his now-demolished home in Glasgow doubled as his motor repair business.

From BBC

Solanke doubled the visitors' lead shortly after coming on, putting the London club on track for their fifth win in Europe this season.

From Barron's

Wirtz doubled Liverpool's lead in the 21st minute with his first Champions League goal since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen last year.

From Barron's

Large parts of the UK have had well above-average January rainfall, with some regions seeing close to double the average and the wettest areas more than triple.

From BBC

You can look at friendship as a journey that is like a double helix: Sometimes you and a friend will be in sync financially or emotionally, and other times you’ll be out of alignment.

From MarketWatch