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

Over the past 12 months, Apple shares have jumped 54%, doubling the S&P 500’s gain.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

Harry managed to shake Neville off at the Fat Lady by telling him the password, then pretending he’d left his vampire essay in the library and doubling back.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling