double digits
plural noun
variants
or double-digits
chiefly US
: a number or percentage from 10 to 99 especially when considered significant
There is good news for South Carolina motorists hitting the road for Christmas as gas prices have dropped by double digits in the last week.—
Sophie Brams
Sophie BramsA Dayton-area catering company has been growing its services and is hiring new staff in the double-digits.—Hannah Poturalski
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After a robust 2024, the sector is set for even stronger growth this year, with revenues projected to increase by double digits.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, year-to-date, growth is down double digits across Sephora, Amazon and Ulta.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The 10 runs marked the third time in the six-game season series that Los Angeles scored in double digits against Miami.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 34 points, and eight total OKC players scored in double digits, including all five starters.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
However, year-to-date, growth is down double digits across Sephora, Amazon and Ulta.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The 10 runs marked the third time in the six-game season series that Los Angeles scored in double digits against Miami.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 34 points, and eight total OKC players scored in double digits, including all five starters.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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