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doubled (back)

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past tense of double (back)

as in turned back

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turned back

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Phetchaburi Road, one of the capital’s busiest, was unusually quiet as vehicles were turned back by high water.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
For the first time in the 12 days since my cool-off, with my account newly fat with house money, the company turned back on the push notifications notifying me of BOOSTS and betting opportunities.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

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