doubles

• “a superiority of knowledge and presumed judgment -- they have a method of patching up deep matches to _diddle the dupes_, and to introduce _throws over, doubles, double doubles_, to ease the heavy pockets of their burdens.”

  Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821)

• “The paycheck for making the round of 16 in doubles is $13,800 per pair.”

  USATODAY.com - Aussie leader hopes Rafter reconsiders retirement

• “Their nickname doubles as a price for corn: buck an ear.”

  The Seattle Times

• “The title doubles as a testimonial by Ms. Jones and her band.”

  NYT > Home Page

• “The sisters will be ranked No. 1 in doubles for the first time next week in a partnership that began in the 1980s.”

  Williams French Open Win is Common! «

• “I think how they handle it matters (Biden is pretty humble about his gaffes and generally admits them; Palin doubles-down on hers), that Palin is a woman and gets unfairly harshly judged, etc.”

  The Volokh Conspiracy » Judge Reinhardt’s Dig on Sarah Palin

• “If we win doubles, as expected, we certainly have a chance" for an overall victory, U.S. captain Patrick McEnroe said.”

  Croatia leads U.S. 2-0 in Davis Cup behind Cilic, Karlovic wins

• “I haven't lost serve in doubles or mixed in probably 2½ years," Bob Bryan said.”

  Bryan brothers lose Wimbledon doubles title to Nestor and Zimonjic

• “I am into that final in doubles, too, and it's great!”

  Courtside with Serena: Resting up for two Aussie Open finals

• “I was labelled a doubles specialist but it was never my intention when I started with Lisa.”

  The Guardian: Sam Stosur: Serena is intimidating even when on her best behaviour

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