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Redick sounded as if he was doubling down on his analytics-driven philosophy of calling for more three-point attempts, even if the Lakers might not have the necessary players to execute such a strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

Ceredigion council said it was doubling its roads emergency response capabilities.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

It was doubling down on cutting costs to limit its cash burn that was "not sustainable", its finance chief, Stasy Pasterick, told analysts last month.

From Reuters • Jun. 7, 2023

Boeing said last week that it was doubling its use of sustainable fuel this year.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023

His own investors, whose money he was doubling and more, said little.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis