trebling
- present participle of treble.
Example Sentences
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Amsterdam, writes Mr. Mikhail, was “one of the most significant global metropolises” of the 17th century, its population trebling between 1585 and 1622.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
But at the same time, they say they will accelerate the rollout of renewables - trebling offshore wind, for example - and will approve new small “modular” nuclear power stations.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2024
He increased in confidence, doubling and trebling up his jab.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023
A trebling of energy bills in 2022 has already led to concerns about the future of many leisure centres.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023
People swarming in, cities doubling and trebling in numbers of inhabitants, while the fiscal guardians groan over the increasing weight of improvements and the need to care for a large new spate of indigents.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
