threefold

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According to the researchers, that is comparable to more than 200 honeybee hives and exceeds Manhattan's human population by more than threefold.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

New York Times shares gained 3% after Berkshire increased its stake in the media company threefold.

From Barron's • May 18, 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 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