penalty double
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penalty double
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Adam Idah completed his penalty double with a 92nd-minute winner as Celtic snatched a dramatic victory at Hibernian to restore their three-point lead at the Scottish Premiership summit.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024
Do not make a revealing penalty double against a top declarer unless you anticipate at least down two.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2013
For example, in the diagramed deal from the penultimate session of the Life Master Pairs, when North competed with three hearts, Grossack made a penalty double.
From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2012
After passing, North, Colchamiro’s ex-wife, Janet, balanced with a takeout double, which South passed, converting it into a penalty double.
From New York Times • May 23, 2012
South maintained his passive stance, when a penalty double would have been understandable.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2011
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