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double-double

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noun

  1. a cup of coffee served with two helpings of cream and sugar

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It marks the ninth double-double of the season for the two-time All Star.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

Powering a technology that could cure cancer is at a minimum on par with an animal-style double-double burger.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Early in his career, the 7-foot center helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals as a double-double machine.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

Lauren Betts, UCLA’s 6-foot-7 All-American center, had a double-double by the third quarter and finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

“Kurt,” he said pulling aside the blanket, handing a double-double coffee over to Kurt as he sat up and rubbed his eyes.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory

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