adverb
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to or in a double degree, quantity, or measure
doubly careful
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in two ways
doubly wrong
Etymology
Origin of doubly
Example Sentences
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The aftermath illustrates why we should be doubly skeptical of a taking for public use directed at “economic development” or “affordable housing.”
Critics say they are often doubly flawed: overly expensive if targets prove easier than predicted; and counterproductive if the targets become unattainable and executives see little reason to stick around.
As early as 2006, he told Mr Bhaumik, the journalist, "I am very tired. I feel doubly tired because there seems to be no result coming out of the talks."
From BBC
Plus, excreta is a lagging indicator, so it’s doubly difficult to connect the dots.
That is doubly important for young investors, who are set to inherit as much as $105 trillion in wealth in the next 20 or so years.
From Barron's
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