double figures

noun

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

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In all, five Aztecs finished in double figures. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 Only two other Warriors — starting center Quinten Post (11 points) and reserve shooting guard Moses Moody (14 points) have scored in double figures so far. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Worthy, who scored 12 of his points in the second half, was joined in double figures by center Sam Perkins with 16 and Doherty 12. Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025 The Revolutionaries return four players who started at least 15 games last season and bolstered their roster with a strong transfer class, adding four transfers who each averaged double figures at their previous programs. The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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