double figures

noun

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

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All five Rockets starters scored in double figures, led by 27 from Durant, 20 from young point guard Reed Sheppard, and 17 points plus tough point-of-attack defense on Brunson from Amen Thompson. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 San Antonio had six players score in double figures while extending its lead to 29 points in the third quarter. Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 The Gamecocks have five players averaging double figures led by Joyce Edwards. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 Five players average double figures in scoring, and junior guard Andrej Stojakovic — son of longtime NBA star Peja Stojakovic — is a mismatch for any guard or forward. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026 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 2 Apr. 2026.

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