doubled

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The wage premium a college degree brings roughly doubled between the late 1970s and 2000, from about 40% to nearly 80%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Corning stock rose 5.2% Monday to $186.78, Shares have more than doubled already this year due largely to fiber demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The ballroom project was initially expected to cost $200 million, a price that has since doubled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Amazon's net sales in the UK, however, have doubled since 2020.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Moose ran forward until the leash was taut and then doubled back, as if urging them to hurry.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret