Example Sentences

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Airfares had tripled because of reduced flight traffic.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The company said its mortgage-lending business had tripled in size since 2022 to more than £2.4 billion, or more than $3 billion, last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

By 2019, the endowment had grown to $670 million, and the research staff had tripled.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

The MPs said expected costs had tripled to more than £15bn and not enough had been done to recoup excess profits.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

It was harder down here because the size of my castle had tripled.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore