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Example Sentences
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Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has previously said the Met had recently undergone "the strongest doubling down on standards for 50 years"
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The company plans to spend roughly $135 billion on its data-center buildout this year, doubling down on its expansion even as investors fret over Meta’s ability to generate returns on the massive investment.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
By putting the bank’s own money to work on national security, he is doubling down on earlier attempts to catalyze societal changes, from fighting global warming to empowering Black citizens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
U.S. airlines and their global peers coped by tweaking capacity, generally cutting down on less popular and profitable flights, and charging more for checked bags and other fees.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Turning on the shower, I sat down on the cool tile floor and opened the message as the bathroom filled with steam.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
