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
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Hannah PoturalskiExamples of double digits in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That number at one point was in the double digits, before Lench limited prosecutors to four.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Stocks of mining companies make double-digit jumps Due to the successful Bitcoin halving, mining companies’ stock also soared by double digits on Monday afternoon.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Wholesale revenue in the U.S. is expected to be down by double digits year-over-year, the iconic boot brand said in a statement.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
The Kings quickly pushed it back to double digits, but Kuminga scored three consecutive baskets in a span of 56 seconds to cut the lead to 48-40, prompting Brown to take a timeout.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
The Mavs lost the next two games by double digits including a 43-point game-five loss followed by a 111-97 loss in game six to win the series 4-2 and end Doncic’s first playoff run.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
But semiconductor demand is expected to increase by double digits this year, and TSMC’s massive head start means it’s poised to stay on top of the market for years.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Four Gamecocks scored in double digits, including senior Kamilla Cardoso who had 15, while Iowa’s Caitlin Clark put up 30 points in her final game as a collegiate athlete.
—Patricia Garcia, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
During the NCAAs, UConn has won five games all by double digits: Stetson (91-52), Northwestern (75-58), San Diego State (82-52), Illinois (77-52) and Alabama (86-72).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Stocks of mining companies make double-digit jumps Due to the successful Bitcoin halving, mining companies’ stock also soared by double digits on Monday afternoon.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Wholesale revenue in the U.S. is expected to be down by double digits year-over-year, the iconic boot brand said in a statement.
—Jasmine Li, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
The Kings quickly pushed it back to double digits, but Kuminga scored three consecutive baskets in a span of 56 seconds to cut the lead to 48-40, prompting Brown to take a timeout.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
The Mavs lost the next two games by double digits including a 43-point game-five loss followed by a 111-97 loss in game six to win the series 4-2 and end Doncic’s first playoff run.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
But semiconductor demand is expected to increase by double digits this year, and TSMC’s massive head start means it’s poised to stay on top of the market for years.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Four Gamecocks scored in double digits, including senior Kamilla Cardoso who had 15, while Iowa’s Caitlin Clark put up 30 points in her final game as a collegiate athlete.
—Patricia Garcia, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
During the NCAAs, UConn has won five games all by double digits: Stetson (91-52), Northwestern (75-58), San Diego State (82-52), Illinois (77-52) and Alabama (86-72).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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