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threefold

[three-fohld] / ˈθriˌfoʊld /
ADJECTIVE
three times as many
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In tumor samples from HPV-positive cancer patients, cancer cell killing increased by twofold to threefold.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

On the back of a threefold increase in revenue, Applied Digital said it expected to surpass its $1 billion net operating income target within the next five years.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Helped by stock buybacks, IBM’s share price rose by more than ninefold between his arrival in April 1993 and early June 2001; over the same period, the S&P 500 rose less than threefold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

It is a term that describes manipulative tactics used to drive engagement online, with usage of it increasing threefold in the last 12 months, according to the dictionary publisher.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

"First we tackle our own clues," the secretary said, frowning at the result in the threefold mirror.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin