double times

noun

plural of double time
as in minimum wages

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  1. minimum wages
  2. overtimes
Noun
  • Several of those states also adjust their minimum wages for inflation, so California is not guaranteed to have the nation's highest rate once 2027 wages are set.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Thirty-two states and countless cities have taken a leadership position on this topic and introduced higher local minimum wages—some approaching $15 per hour or more.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of minimum wages
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  • Over the course of three periods and three overtimes, Orono sent 62 pucks at Rolli, including 15 in the second overtime.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of overtimes
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“Double times.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/double%20times. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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