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- ↑ Frankenberg, Eric (6 August 2021). "New Around the World: dhruv Draws a 'Double Take' With Global Debut". Billboard . Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ↑ "double take". Apple Music . Retrieved 30 May 2024.
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