double

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New and improved KAT doesn’t score as much, but he’s made himself more dangerous by moving the rock: His playoff average of 5.6 assists per game is nearly double his career average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The selling came after a closely watched report Friday showed more than double the amount of US jobs than expected were created in May, while those in the previous two months were revised higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Judge Ross is the latest in a long line of examples of the most hypocritical double standard: Judges hold others accountable for misconduct but are never held accountable themselves.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Hull then lined the next pitch into the gap in left-center field for a walk-off double to send the Tar Heels to Omaha in a heartbreaking, season-ending loss for USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Geri Hooperman, then draws hearts over the double o and curlicues after the n.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko