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double doors
double-dotted
double dribble
double Dutch
double-duty
double-dyed
double eagle
double-edged
double-edged sword
double effect
double entendre
double entry
double exposure
double-faced
double fault
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double feature
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double-edged sword
dou·ble-edged sword


noun 
Definition:
 
something with mixed result: a situation or event that has negative as well as positive consequences
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