twin

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Ordinary Venezuelans have taken matters into their own hands following last week's twin tremors that killed almost 2,000 people and affected over 15,000 more, according to official figures.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Despondent that rescuers had not arrived to search for his family — buried in the rubble after last week’s twin quakes — Rubén Darío Sillie turned to social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Residents who have seen little but death since twin earthquakes hit last Wednesday broke out in applause and shouted, “Gracias! Gracias!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Ten years after they married, they adopted twin brothers.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

We even sold the green marble mantle clock with the twin brass cupids.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom