double figures

noun

: a number or percentage that is 10 or greater : double digits

Examples of double figures in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All five UConn starters scored in double figures, led by Stephon Castle’s 21 points. NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024 The Aztecs had an unusual situation in which one player averaged more than 20 points per game and nobody else was in double figures. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 Conversely, every Phoenix starter scored in double figures. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024 The Lakers were also helped by 19 points from Rui Hachimura, 18 points for D’Angelo Russell and 16 points from Austin Reeves as all five of the team’s starters scored double figures. Matias Grez, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 The Trojans hadn’t trailed by double figures since losing to Utah on Feb. 25. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Micah Parrish was the only other Aztec in double figures with 10. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024 The Buffaloes had four players in double figures against Iowa last year in the Sweet 16, and all four are back. Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024 Taurean Prince and Spencer Dinwiddie both finished in double figures off the bench. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024

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“Double figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20figures. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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