doubling

Example Sentences

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Domestic U.S. airfares have significantly increased, with United Airlines more than doubling and American Airlines rising 41%.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He praised scientists for more than doubling the country’s “weapons-grade nuclear material production” capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

There are now two Bowden children in the picture, doubling earlier versions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

However, that narrative is rapidly changing with a new drug that can shut down the key protein that drives pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival rates for patients with advanced stages of the disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Exception 1.—Before ing or ish, the final y is retained to prevent the doubling of the i: as, pity + ing = pitying.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton