on the double

Example Sentences

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“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

While Goldschmidt did score on the double play, the two outs were critical to avoiding a bigger inning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2023

There are considerable amounts of people, particularly on the double vaccination front, that are very sceptical about it, have not yet bought into it.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2021

“I said, ‘Ooh, I play jazz on the double bass,’ and he thought I meant in an amateur way.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2021

One officer under his command was ordered to withdraw from the town of Gordonsville, where he was on the brink of a signal victory, and march on the double to Staunton.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson