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triple

[trip-uhl] / ˈtrɪp əl /
ADJECTIVE
having three of something
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There was a dropped pop fly in foul territory, a misplayed ball in center that went for a triple by Phoenix Call, wild pitches and walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

By one count, the triple lock costs about £12 billion more per year than if payouts had increased solely in line with average earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It is strange that he should have played well on this occasion—for he was distracted by the triple misery of Guenever and God and Elaine—but great performances have been given by others in similiar circumstances.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White