triple

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Despite its rocky jobs report for the month of February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics came out Friday with better-than-expected employment projections for March: 178,000 new positions added—almost triple the amount non-government economists had anticipated.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Revolve Group posted a nearly 60% profit increase in the fourth quarter despite a roughly 60% return rate, triple the online average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Champlin had a two-run triple in the first inning against Sides.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

As China hit back with tariffs of its own, the tit-for-tat exchange sent tariff rates spiralling into the triple digits and for a few weeks brought trade between the two giants to a screeching halt.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“I’m going to talk about the triple blend,” Brooklyn answered, referring to the special mix of chemicals used in their proposal.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti