twice over

phrase

: two times
I had to read the poem twice over before I understood its meaning.

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Maris Nichols, 25, was arrested twice over alleged relations with six students at Alexander High School in Douglas County, Georgia, according to Fox Atlanta. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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“Twice over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twice%20over. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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