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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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Once firefighters completed their work and determined the building was safe to reenter, the facility was turned back over to Amazon management, and employees were allowed to return to work.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Matt Turner turned back three shots for New England, which saw a four-match win streak end in falling to 11-4-2 at home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026

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