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It shows surprise as earnings increased by 100% (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

double take

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'it shows surprise' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'earnings increased by 100%' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'earnings' could be 'take' (I've seen this in another clue) and 'take' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'double' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'as' is the link.

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(Other definitions for double take that I've seen before include "Delayed action" , "Second reaction to the unexpected" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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