as in twin
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined dual axles

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Recent Examples of dual Geographic diversification and dual sourcing strategies are becoming essential, not only to mitigate geopolitical risks but also to ensure operational continuity during regional disruptions. Umesh Kumar Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The district recently added 25 electric school buses to their fleet and 14 power stations with dual chargers after a delay earlier in the year with the federal funding freeze. Harley Walls, Arkansas Online, 7 Aug. 2025 The opposite side of the home is dedicated to the primary retreat, which has a bedroom with a sitting area and a private balcony, an office, a walk-in closet, and a bath equipped with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and a small seamless shower. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025 However, the negative jobs data clouds the picture a bit and will force the Fed to weigh the importance of both parts of its dual mandate — maintaining price stability, around their target 2% inflation rate, and fostering maximum employment. Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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Adjective
  • But when the two leaders stepped up to the twin lecterns, Trump put his hand out to indicate Putin should speak first.
    Nik Popli, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
  • But unlike those two phones, its twin telephoto optics share the same 1/1.28-inch sensor.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • The best organizations won’t treat hybrid work as a binary choice.
    Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • However, for those with $2.7 million to spend, this isn’t a binary choice.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • Now, the company is back with a $490 double promotion that gives away a free Galaxy Watch while discounting the phone.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Because after Cronenworth tagged up and went to third on a fly ball to right field by Fermin, he was thrown out at home on a double steal attempt.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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