double-double
Britishnoun
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Kelsey Plum finished with 16 points and six assists and Ogwumike had a double-double with 20 points and 17 rebounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
But Chet Holmgren, who is averaging a double-double in the series at 21.3 points per game and 10.0 rebounds, has been a handful for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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
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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