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as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
rescuers redoubled their efforts to reach the people buried in the rubble after unexpectedly hearing someone call for help
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as in doubles
to make twice as great or as many
if we redouble the recipe, we'll have enough cookies for everyone
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At the same time, capital concentration intensifies the danger.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
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And, as geopolitical competition intensifies around critical minerals, countries like Zimbabwe may gain leverage by positioning themselves as alternative suppliers in an industry still dominated by China.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Garcia and Arraez followed with back-to-back RBI doubles to cut the Dominican Republic’s lead to one run, 4-3.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2024, Eala had accumulated five ITF singles titles and three ITF doubles titles.—
Ryan Brennan
March 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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As Cuba’s economic crisis deepens and amid the fuel shortages and the blackouts, hospitals have been hard hit, leaving patients in the dark and medicine at risk of spoiling.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors brace for impact If the crisis deepens, aid groups say, the most likely destinations for refugees are Iran’s borders with Iraq and Turkey, which stretch nearly 1,400 miles through rough alpine terrain that is home to many Kurdish communities and are difficult to police.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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This approach echoes the idea of compression and release in architecture, where a smaller or more intimate space heightens the experience of moving into a larger room.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set in London and Spain, the story unfolds across six episodes — Wright directed the first three — and cleverly heightens the tensions sometimes experienced in in-law relationships.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Back in Kevin Malone mode, Baumgartner multiplies many times over during a busy workday in a visual demonstration of the product that financial tech sponsor Ramp is selling.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The risk of harmful drug interactions, duplicate therapies, or dangerous dosing errors multiplies exponentially when the pharmacist’s role as patient advocate in health care is diminished.—
Ryan N. Hansen,
STAT,
5 Feb. 2026
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This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the enjoyment of outdoor activities is the large lot, which enhances the sense of privacy when outside.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The location also strengthens the company’s ability to coordinate both local and long-distance relocations while maintaining direct oversight of equipment and personnel.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The win not only snaps a three-game losing streak but also strengthens UCF’s NCAA Tournament resume with Selection Sunday a few days away.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Redoubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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