threefold

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His reasoning is threefold: Attractive growth in its upstream portfolio, operational momentum in its refining business, and its attractive capital allocation program.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

One study Shain co-authored found that tanning beds accelerate DNA mutations in parts of the body not typically exposed to the sun, leading to a nearly threefold increase in indoor tanners’ lifetime melanoma risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The brokerage conservatively expects the Indonesian company’s 2026 net profit to grow threefold this year, based on locked-in charter rates in May through mid-June at levels above 2025 averages, and incremental vessel additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The 2026 salary cap is set at a record $301.2 million per team — up nearly threefold from $102 million in 2006.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson