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twice

adverb

ˈtwīs

Definition of twice

as in double

to two times the amount or degree having been turned down before, he is twice shy about making any more marriage proposals

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Recent Examples of twice Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Michelle Cooper scored twice and two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga once to pace the Current to a 3-0 victory. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Three consecutive 100-degree days have only happened twice in Philly history, during July of 1993 and July of 1966. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Following a brilliant career as a player, Águas dipped his toe into management and twice took charge of the Blue Sharks – first between 2014-2016 and then from 2018 to the end of 2019. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice

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double

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Gray alleged a litany of corruption violations, including claims that Haggerty double-billed the county for travel expenses and misused public resources.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Minnesota, having already scored on a Byron Buxton double, continued its first-inning offensive when Kody Clemens, son of Roger, launched a two-run homer.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026

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