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threefold

[three-fohld] / ˈθriˌfoʊld /
ADJECTIVE
three times as many
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Yet these shares still are up threefold and fivefold respectively over the last year, leading many to conclude that some caution and profit taking after such massive gains was inevitable – and indeed healthy.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

"While earlier work led us to expect only a modest effect, observing a threefold difference turned out to be a significant result," said Rashadfar.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

West Coast hit $5,933 on Friday, a threefold increase from the end of February and the highest rate since September 2024, according to transportation intelligence company Xeneta.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

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

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

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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