double figures

noun

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

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Skylar Diggins had 15 points to lead seven Chicago players scoring in double figures and the Sky beat the Portland Fire 101-78 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak. ABC News, 24 June 2026 Beaubois looked poised to have a long NBA career before injuries struck in Dallas, and Schröder has lived in the lane and averaged double figures for the last 12 years. John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Ogwumike led the Sparks with a game-high 24 points on 11-of-18 shooting while the rest of the starting lineup — Dearica Hamby, Erica Wheeler, Kelsey Plum and Ariel Atkins — all finished in double figures. Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 Jordin Canada had 18 points, Naz Hillmon and Allisha Gray each scored 17 points and Rhyne Howard added 16 as all five Dream starters scored double figures. Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 19 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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