double figures

noun

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

Examples of double figures in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With Kawhi Leonard watching from the bench, Harden, Powell and Zubac each scored in double figures in the first half in a 91-90 loss at the Stan Sheriff Center in Hawaii. Warriors Lindy Waters III buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the Clippers’ home with a loss. Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024 Ahead of the China Open, the amount of significant injuries, illness and withdrawals in the women’s singles reached double figures, including Elena Rybakina, Emma Raducanu, Marketa Vondrousova, Elina Svitolina, Danielle Collins and Swiatek. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Alyssa Thomas led the way for the third-seeded Sun, posting 19 points and 13 assists, with four other Connecticut players scoring in double figures. Jacob Lev, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024 Three other Vegas players scored in double figures – Clark had 14 points, while Tiffany Hayes and Chelsea Gray added 12 and 11 respectively as the Aces move to 23-13, good enough for fourth in the league standings. Sam Joseph, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024 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. 2024.

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