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takeout double
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Word History and Origins
Origin of takeout double1
First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences
At the fourth, West passed and East balanced with a takeout double.
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Now, East made a takeout double; South redoubled to indicate a good overcall; West advanced with two no-trump to show both minors with longer diamonds; and North at last jumped to four hearts.
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Today, many Wests would overcall one heart with two clubs or make a takeout double and probably reach three clubs, which is laydown.
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West made a takeout double, Rubin raised to five diamonds, and East doubled to show some cards.
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South’s balancing takeout double followed by a one-no-trump rebid showed the values for a good strong-no-trump opening.
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