double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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By category, fresh food comps increased low double digits in the quarter, while non-food comps sales increased high single digits.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Crosby had 10 sacks last season and has reached double digits four times in his seven seasons.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, said gasoline and diesel prices had jumped by double digits in Germany over the past week.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
After trailing by double digits in their previous three games, including their only two conference losses, the Billikens threatened to run away with this one early.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old Crosby had 10 sacks last season and has reached double digits four times in his seven seasons.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Europe’s largest automobile association, ADAC, said gasoline and diesel prices had jumped by double digits in Germany over the past week.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
After trailing by double digits in their previous three games, including their only two conference losses, the Billikens threatened to run away with this one early.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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