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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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Ocean spot freight rates increased by double digits this week as ocean carriers tack on more emergency fuel surcharges and begin setting up peak season surcharges, even as China intensifies regulatory scrutiny over carriers’ freight rate transparency and filing practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026 -
The 1922 agreement that divided the water among the states doled out more than was actually flowing, and since 2000, the river has shrunk dramatically as climate change intensifies dry conditions in the Rocky Mountains.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Stopping antidepressants roughly doubles the rate of returning depression symptoms — though a 2021 Cochrane review flagged that many trials did not distinguish true relapse from withdrawal symptoms misclassified as relapse.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Depending on your location, the market will also accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits while also offering a bonus that doubles purchasing power for fruits and vegetables.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Mother’s Day brunches and birthday flowers have their place, but families looking for something more lasting are increasingly booking a women’s wellness retreat as the gift — or the getaway — that actually deepens the relationship.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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When people feel seen and understood, collaboration strengthens, trust deepens, and the organization moves forward faster — together.—
ByLaurie Shakur,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Mayor Gloria, in an interview with CBS News, said that the polarized state of our politics heightens tensions and that messages of unity and tolerance don’t always generate the clicks on social media.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 5th House of Creativity trine Jupiter heightens pleasure, confidence, and the sense that what feels joyful may also move something important forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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For an extra $1, players can add Power Play, which multiplies non‑jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X, depending on the drawing.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Trapped by a quarantine with no way out, residents are forced into a desperate fight for survival as the threat multiplies by the second.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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This process enhances nutrient absorption and eases the strain on your digestive system.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
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The lower operating pressure reduces mechanical stress and minimizes the risk of containment failure, which enhances the safety profile of the system compared to conventional light-water reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The latest, published in Nature today, strengthens the case that LAP1-B is an early cosmic puzzle piece packed with material freshly manufactured by dying Population III stars.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Pacific Ocean projections for 2026 An array of model images, including these from the North American multi-modal ensemble model, project water in the Pacific Ocean will be much warmer than normal by summer, as an El Niño strengthens.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Redoubles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubles. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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