double figures

noun

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

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Garrett Crochet, Cristopher Sánchez and Logan Webb shared the major league lead with 22 apiece; Yamamoto had 18 in 30 starts to lead the Dodgers, and no one else on the staff was in double figures. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025 The Concord native was named Summit League Freshman of the Year after averaging in double figures for Denver, and his presence is being felt early on Wake’s practice floor this preseason. Shane Connuck october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 Perhaps the most impressive game, however, came from someone who didn't reach double figures in points, with Ausar Thompson recording five points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Christian Romo, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Both Aces wins were by double figures, including a big 90-68 Game 2 victory to even things up after Indiana's surprise 89-73 win in Game 1. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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