Example Sentences

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A common rule of thumb for builder investors is buy the stocks when they trade at one-times book value and sell at two-times book value.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

TD Cowen’s Steven Green says in a report that the stream is valued at roughly two-times the net asset value, calling the terms “attractive” given his estimated NAV 5% of $327 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Still, employees with at least three months of emergency savings report financial well-being scores that are two-times higher, Fidelity said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

But the day ended badly for all Wales fans as the team failed to reproduce the form which saw them crush two-times champions Australia earlier in the tournament.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

Matilda stood up and began to say the two-times table.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl