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

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Recent Examples of dual Recently, though, a subset of plastic surgeons has transitioned away from the dual plane to what’s known as a subfascial augmentation, placing the implants over the pectoralis in order to avoid disturbing the muscle. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2025 Education Spanberger received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from a dual program at Purdue University and GISMA Business School in Germany. Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2025 These clients look to leverage DBS as a gateway to the growing pool of dynamic investment opportunities in Asia through its dual booking centers in Singapore and Hong Kong. Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Piper Heath is a soon-to-be graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, completing dual degrees in journalism and political science. Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dual
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  • On April 18, 2023, Wilson picked up her 4-year-old twin boys from preschool then drove to her mother’s house to pick up her 1-year-old son.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • Sinners: Plot, Cast, Run Time Directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed, Black Panther), Sinners follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) returning home to the Mississippi Delta to start new lives as nightclub owners.
    Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
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  • The fundamental appeal of quantum computing lies in its departure from traditional binary computing systems.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The punch-card Jacquard loom, invented in the early 19th-century for weaving, is considered a precursor to modern computing because its use of binary code inspired early computer design.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
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  • Jake Cronenworth was 1-for-3 with a two-run double yesterday and has reached base in seven consecutive games.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • In 2012, Julie Chrisley, the daughter of a Baptist minister, leaned into the strength of their family and faith after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double masectomy as part of the treatment.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 May 2025

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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dual. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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