single digits
noun
chiefly US
: a number or percentage that is 9 or less
They won the game by single digits.
The state's unemployment rate is in the single digits.
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But polls indicate Cuomo gains relatively little from Adams’ departure — the mayor was polling in the high single digits — and would need the field to narrow even further to have a chance against Mamdani.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Many Peruvians have called for President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have been in the single digits for months, to leave office.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Outlook is also low single digits with a RT critics score of 93% fresh.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
In August, Atkins had more campaign cash on hand than any other Democrat in the race but was still polling in the single digits.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Many Peruvians have called for President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have been in the single digits for months, to leave office.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Outlook is also low single digits with a RT critics score of 93% fresh.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
In August, Atkins had more campaign cash on hand than any other Democrat in the race but was still polling in the single digits.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Single digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20digits. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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