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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Although this was the first game during the streak Detroit didn’t win by double digits, the Pistons have been outscoring opponents by 16.2 points over these seven games.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Driven by the strength of its Arc’teryx brand, Amer Sports reported a strong end to its fiscal year with sales up in the double digits and a return to profitability.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
He’s scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 outings, including a 13-point effort against the Kings.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
Each of the 17 victories have come by double digits except the most record one.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Driven by the strength of its Arc’teryx brand, Amer Sports reported a strong end to its fiscal year with sales up in the double digits and a return to profitability.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
He’s scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 outings, including a 13-point effort against the Kings.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
Each of the 17 victories have come by double digits except the most record one.
—Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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