doubled over

Example Sentences

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After going three break points down when serving for the match at 5-4 up, Sinner doubled over and called for the trainer.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A business owner in Gorey has told the BBC that the cost of eggs she bought had more than doubled over the last three years.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

They attribute potential profit-taking to Infineon’s strong performance in recent weeks: The stock is up more than 55% since January and has nearly doubled over the past 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It then more than doubled over the next eight months, until a bearish shooting star candle formed in June 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The chaplain clutched his head with both hands and doubled over in laughter.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller