triple threat
noun
1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
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Reigns and Punk were in a triple threat against Seth Rollins at last year’s WrestleMania.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
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—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, the magnificently charming triple threat is poised to top himself.
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Their analysts pointed to a triple threat of disillusionment, dislocation, and distrust, warning that the AI honeymoon is officially over.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Osea’s serum is a triple threat for hydrating, soothing, and boosting elasticity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, the magnificently charming triple threat is poised to top himself.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Their analysts pointed to a triple threat of disillusionment, dislocation, and distrust, warning that the AI honeymoon is officially over.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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