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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Colorado’s Ryan McMahon hit a line drive — right at third baseman Brett Baty, who doubled up Beck for the double play.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The band also doubles up as a touch-sensitive pause and skip button and for accepting calls, which is clever.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The Phillies’ second baseman caught the ball and threw to shortstop Trea Turner to double up Bogaerts at second.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Colorado’s Ryan McMahon hit a line drive — right at third baseman Brett Baty, who doubled up Beck for the double play.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
The band also doubles up as a touch-sensitive pause and skip button and for accepting calls, which is clever.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The Phillies’ second baseman caught the ball and threw to shortstop Trea Turner to double up Bogaerts at second.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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