double in length

Frequency: 6.17.0 per million words

To become twice as long.

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Examples (10)

  • Over the past year, the company's client base has managed to double in length.
  • If you leave the dough to rise too long, it might double in length.
  • The snake can double in length when it feels threatened, appearing much larger.
  • Researchers observed that the plant's roots would double in length within a week under ideal conditions.
  • The shadow of the building seemed to double in length as the sun began to set.
  • During the rapid growth phase, some bamboo species can literally double in length overnight.
  • With proper stretching and care, the elastic band could easily double in length without breaking.
  • The project timeline was expected to double in length due to unforeseen technical difficulties.
  • A small investment, if handled wisely, can often double in length over a short period.
  • The rope needed to double in length to reach the bottom of the well.