as in twin
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual The dual role of actor and executive producer gave Qureshi deeper insight into the filmmaking process. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 Turner will play Lara Croft, the fearless British archaeologist who’s always ready to swing into action with her iconic braid flying and dual pistols blazing. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 Whatever your reasons, dual-careerists face some decisions. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025 However, Lenovo’s continual experimentation has brought us some unique laptop releases and concepts in recent years, including a laptop with a screen that expands by rolling, a laptop with an outward folding screen, laptops with foldable screens, and laptops with dual 14-inch displays. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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  • The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The virus claimed the lives of friends and congregants — and, most painfully, his twin sister.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • However, a Minnesota court struck down the binary trigger ban, arguing that the legislature violated the state constitution’s single-subject clause by burying the ban inside a sprawling spending bill.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Eight of the nine winning filmmakers are women of color, and over 70 percent of all participants are women or non-binary people of color.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • With Ella Toone or Park in the No 10 role, the former Bayern Munich player will add balance in a double pivot alongside Hinata Miyazawa allowing United more control in midfield.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Royals’ defense erased a potential rally in the fourth inning after Cameron surrendered a double to Rengifo and walked first baseman Oswald Peraza.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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