triple threat
noun
1
: a football player adept at running, kicking, and passing
2
: a person adept in three different fields of activity
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That’s when the triple threat of Pete Dye, 30 mph gusts and volatility at The Players Championship got him.
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Brody Miller, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Will Rollins, Punk and Roman Reigns Reigns really compete in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41?
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This lightweight gel contains a triple threat of niacinamide (which helps soothe redness), watermelon, and hyaluronic acid (which draws more water to the skin).
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
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Brody Miller, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Will Rollins, Punk and Roman Reigns Reigns really compete in a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41?
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This lightweight gel contains a triple threat of niacinamide (which helps soothe redness), watermelon, and hyaluronic acid (which draws more water to the skin).
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Triple threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple%20threat. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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