double figures

noun

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

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In addition to Johnson, five other Cardinals reached double figures in scoring. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025 The Blue Devils offensive was evenly distributed between four players in double figures, with Oluchi Okananwa leading her team with 13 points. Allison Smith, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 Will Riley led five Illinois players in double figures with 22 points. Steve Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025 The Blue Devils have remained dominant since, losing just once at Clemson and winning all of its other games by double figures. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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