Example Sentences

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A treble for Messi and doubles for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland - the big boys came out to play.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The All England Club announced the doubles wild card invitation on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

American superstars Serena Williams and Venus Williams will return to Wimbledon action together after they were handed a wildcard to compete in the women's doubles.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The Harvard study showed that getting burned five or more times before the age of 20 doubles the risk of melanoma compared with those with no burns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

At times like these I need an air sickness bag and an oxygen mask and a chair cushion that doubles as a flotation device.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King