doubles

/ ˈdʌbəlz /

noun

1. (functioning as plural)

   1. a game between two pairs of players, as in tennis, badminton, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      a doubles player

Example Sentences

It’s that instructive line of dialogue, which doubles as the film’s poster tagline and thus asks the same of its audience, that reveals the movie’s biggest intention.

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In the latest film, the little Essex church doubles for a neo-gothic church in upstate New York.

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"This Budget doubles down on our long‑term plan to grow the economy and create good jobs," they added.

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The success has reiterated how distinguished doubles guru Louis Cayer has transformed the nation's quality and depth through his work at the Lawn Tennis Association.

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And once the trip is over, it doubles as a dependable backup power source at home during an outage.

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