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[duhb-uhl] / ˈdʌb əl /






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The government's planned change will double the potential closure time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While she prepares to return to JoAnne’s world in Palo Alto — her hometown of Vancouver serving as a double — Goldberg feels very fortunate about where she’s landed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

New and improved KAT doesn’t score as much, but he’s made himself more dangerous by moving the rock: His playoff average of 5.6 assists per game is nearly double his career average.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In the first quarter of this year, Apple iPhone sales grew by double digits in just about every country where it does business.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Everyone had been understanding, especially Cornelius, who definitely did not mind double meals.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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