redouble
verb (used with object)
to double; make twice as great.
was redoubling
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past progressiveof redouble.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"For her family, these seven weeks have been a slow and cruel torture," he said, adding that Ireland was redoubling efforts to work for a permanent ceasefire.
From Reuters ● Nov. 26, 2023
He also said he was redoubling his commitment to working on a two-state solution to end the decades-long Israel-Palestinian conflict.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Amanda Solloway, the minister for energy consumers and affordability, said the government was "redoubling our efforts to reach anyone who still hasn't claimed this help".
From BBC ● May 30, 2023
They said staff at the clinic was redoubling efforts to protect themselves.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2014
Fearing that the long confinement had deprived it of the power of flight, Jean was redoubling her efforts, when Loll came running along the sand.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Barrett Willoughby
