threefold

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China’s 2007 infrastructure boom: Led by a property and construction rush, materials and industrials stocks surged threefold into the October 2007 top, only to collapse 65% to 85% a year later.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Looking ahead, projections under high greenhouse gas emission scenarios suggest that by the end of the century, the most intense meltwater anomalies could increase by as much as threefold.

From Science Daily • May 4, 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