double figures

noun

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

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Due to a shoddy defense, Washington is already down double figures in a multitude of contests. Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Jordin Canada added 17 points, six rebounds and a team-high five assists as four Dream starters finished in double figures. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Hayes continued her strong play post-All Star break, scoring in double figures for the fifth time in six games off the bench. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Rae Burrell, who had scored in double figures in every game since July 22, didn’t score until the fourth quarter and finished with nine points. Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double figures

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