double-digit
adjective
dou·ble-dig·it
ˌdə-bəl-ˈdi-jət 
: greater than or equal to 10 percent and less than 100 percent
double-digit inflation
double-digit price increases
Taking advantage of a double-digit lead in the polls, this son of a popular former two-term governor was coasting toward November on the heralded family name.—
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Ticket sales for arenas and amphitheaters for 2024 are on track for a double-digit improvement, and confirmed shows for large venues — stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters — are also up double digits.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Ally Bank, an online bank with competitive rates on savings accounts, is largely an auto lender, Frankel said, with loans that fetch double-digit interest.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Siemens, meanwhile, has reported three years of double-digit business growth.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The main reason for the sluggish rebound: A double-digit drop in television shoots compared to the same period last year.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
But his double-digit standing is more than enough to swing outcomes in battleground states − and Democrats are taking the threat seriously.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Both average double-digit points and make the game easier for teammates.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Not only were all three Phoenix victories of the double-digit variety, but the Wolves were never within nine at any point in the second half of any game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Kingston has starting experience at every position on the offensive line outside of center, and he’s made double-digit starts at left guard (16) and left tackle (10).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Ally Bank, an online bank with competitive rates on savings accounts, is largely an auto lender, Frankel said, with loans that fetch double-digit interest.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Siemens, meanwhile, has reported three years of double-digit business growth.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
The main reason for the sluggish rebound: A double-digit drop in television shoots compared to the same period last year.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
But his double-digit standing is more than enough to swing outcomes in battleground states − and Democrats are taking the threat seriously.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Both average double-digit points and make the game easier for teammates.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Not only were all three Phoenix victories of the double-digit variety, but the Wolves were never within nine at any point in the second half of any game.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2024
Kingston has starting experience at every position on the offensive line outside of center, and he’s made double-digit starts at left guard (16) and left tackle (10).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Double-digit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-digit. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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