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Remodelling her serve with the guidance of biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan proved vital in cutting down on the double faults that had plagued her.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

“It portrays the work on the double helix, the solving of the double helix, as the work of four equal contributors,” Dr. Comfort said.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

From the dugout, Ebel immediately noticed Betts’ comfort-level on the double play, when he snared a one-hopper, ran to second himself and leaped over a sliding Cody Bellinger to make a throw to first base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

AL batting leader Luis Arraez had two hits for Minnesota and scored on the double.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2022

Feeling no end of a fine bird, he gave a sharp whistle that brought his two warriors on the double.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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