twice over

phrase

: two times
I had to read the poem twice over before I understood its meaning.

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Starting development before ownership is settled costs you twice over. Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The alleged abuse happened twice over the span of a few months in 2015, and both his school’s principal and teacher told him not to tell his parents about what happened, Tudon said during the board meeting. Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The other team to make moves with an eye on James is his former team twice over, the Cavaliers. Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 July 2026 Thybulle, who spent last season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, made the NBA’s all-defensive team twice over his seven-year career. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twice over

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“Twice over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twice%20over. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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