double figures

noun

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

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Six players scored in double figures as Charlotte posted a 111-100 win against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center, building an early lead and pulling away from the team that entered Wednesday tied for third place in the Eastern Conference. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025 Pierre finished with a season-high 18 points and the Horned Frogs had four other players score in double figures to help TCU avoid the upset. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025 Crews and Sebastian Mack also scored in double figures, finishing with 14 points apiece. Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025 No one reached double figures for the Cougars in their season opener. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for double figures

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“Double figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20figures. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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