doubling

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The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It has also announced a doubling of the city's tourist tax to eight euros for those arriving on cruise liners for short-term stays.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It is targeting a valuation of around $1.77 trillion, roughly doubling the company’s valuation from six months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“A vet. A wildlife center. Maybe they can save it. We can—” The woman suddenly moaned, doubling over as she clasped her belly.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman