double figures

noun

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

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Nneka Ogwumike led the way with 20 points, while the other four starters all scored in double figures as well. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Should benefit from playing alongside better players than at Palace and is capable of reaching double figures in both the goals and assists columns. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025 Five different players scored in double figures for the Valkyries as Kaila Charles had 16 points and Laeticia Amihere added 11. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025 In addition to an elite scorer in senior forward Matthew VanDeman, senior forward Giovannie Gutierrez and junior midfielder Christopher Incandela reached double figures last year in goals. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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