double
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The government's planned change will double the potential closure time.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Walker had learned much about handling sheep and farm equipment, but when a scene called for her to back up Gillian’s 1970s tractor, a stunt double appeared.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
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
One day as Father and I were returning from our walk we found the Grote Markt cordoned off by a double ring of police and soldiers.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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