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three-fold

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[three-fohld] / ˈθriˌfoʊld /

noun

  1. a unit of stage scenery consisting of three flats hinged together.


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Sales of electric bikes have also surged, with government figures showing an over three-fold increase in imports, from 603 units in February to 2,139 in March.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The number of applications has increased three-fold over the past decade as more companies have sought to commercialize space, especially for telecommunications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Layoffs in October surged nearly three-fold on the month to 153,000.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Venkatesham's legacy from a six-year stint as Arsenal chief is three-fold.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

It was a three-fold display like a travel brochure.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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