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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

Matt Olson, who led off the seventh with a walk, scored from first base on the double.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

She'll call it, "Dennis' Racket," playing on the double meaning of the word racket as well as on his last name, Payne.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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