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double figures

noun

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

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The Americans had a balanced offense with five players scoring in double figures. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 In a division where most clubs vying for promotion have attackers capable of reaching double figures, Pablo is not the dependable goalscoring figure Nuno needs. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The Liberty’s deficit stayed in double figures while succumbing to the pressure of Golden State’s small lineups. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Burton, the only Valkyries started to reach double figures, scored 11. — CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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