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doubles

British  
/ 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

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Despite missing 23 of his 32 attempts at doubles in the match, he was a comfortable winner and will face either Nathan Aspinall or Leonard Gates in the last 32.

From BBC

Poor finishing from Rock in the third set, in which he hit just one of his 11 attempts at doubles, led to Hayter pulling a set back after she had fallen 2-0 behind.

From BBC

Tony Jordan, external: Englishman won European mixed doubles gold and Commonwealth silver.

From BBC

Today, the organization also doubles as a nonprofit that teaches underprivileged communities to skate worldwide, including surf-skate retreats that empower women and girls.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s truly a shocking moment — even Laura herself seems surprised by the cruel words coming out of her mouth when she doubles down on the lie.

From Los Angeles Times