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

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Recent Examples of dual Inspired by Mark Twain's classic tale The Prince and the Pauper, this Netflix rom-com original stars Vanessa Hudgens in the dual roles of Chicago baker Stacy de Novo and Lady Margaret Delacourt, Duchess of Montenaro. James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024 President-elect Donald Trump pledged Monday to exact vengeance against Hamas militants who kidnapped Israelis, including some with dual American citizenship, if the group does not release every remaining Oct. 7, 2023, hostage before the Republican gets sworn into office next month. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 This dual nature of the telescope dates back to its inception; after inventing his, Galileo wrote to the ruler of Venice about its ability to spy enemy ships. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024 The attack injected new violence into a region experiencing dual wars in Gaza and Lebanon involving Israel, and other conflicts, including the Syrian civil war that began in 2011. Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dual 
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  • Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The twin bears mean the sisters will always be together, Kyle said.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The debate is increasingly framed, rightly or wrongly, as a binary choice between nuclear and renewables.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sure, there is injustice, class warfare, and strong intelligent women chafing within the strict confines of traditional binary gender roles.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Levinson family Levinson, who lives in Mantua, N.J,, is cancer-free after a year of treatment that included chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Fried Chicken Wings This dish uses the classic double dredge method that is so tried and true for many Southern cooks.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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