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Grandview’s defense bounced back in the third inning; Second baseman Claire Baker hauled in a line drive and doubled up a Coahoma baserunner for a double play.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
But the Defenders’ defender tried to double up pinch-runner Riley Diffenbaugh at first base and overthrew it allowing Hopkins to score.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
Francis Scott Key 18, Boonsboro 9: The Eagles doubled up the Warriors in a game where Drew Watkins scored her 100th career goal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Both Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa doubled up as hosts and musical guests.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This move allows the Panthers to double up on rookie wideouts and receivers named Johnson.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Queen Camilla, 76, and Queen Maxima, 52, each doubled up on the accessory a day apart this week and wore two glittering pins for royal duty.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Kids run around, launching themselves onto big couches in the entry foyer that doubles up as the common room.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
With ottomans that double up as extra seats, up to four people can dine, talk, play games and watch movies.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
But the Defenders’ defender tried to double up pinch-runner Riley Diffenbaugh at first base and overthrew it allowing Hopkins to score.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
Francis Scott Key 18, Boonsboro 9: The Eagles doubled up the Warriors in a game where Drew Watkins scored her 100th career goal.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Both Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa doubled up as hosts and musical guests.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
This move allows the Panthers to double up on rookie wideouts and receivers named Johnson.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Queen Camilla, 76, and Queen Maxima, 52, each doubled up on the accessory a day apart this week and wore two glittering pins for royal duty.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Kids run around, launching themselves onto big couches in the entry foyer that doubles up as the common room.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
With ottomans that double up as extra seats, up to four people can dine, talk, play games and watch movies.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
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“Double up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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