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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The final burst of polling showed more volatility in the race than had been seen throughout most of the campaign, when Gallego had held steady leads sometimes reaching double digits.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Data show Harris has made inroads among white voters without college degrees—a key demographic for Trump—since Joe Biden’s exit from the race, even as Trump leads the group by double digits.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Polls compiled by 538 ahead of Election Day showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by double digits in the state.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Aldi’s lineup is growing double digits in sales, bucking the broader industry trends of declines, Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying for adult beverages, told CNN.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Data show Harris has made inroads among white voters without college degrees—a key demographic for Trump—since Joe Biden’s exit from the race, even as Trump leads the group by double digits.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Polls compiled by 538 ahead of Election Day showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump by double digits in the state.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Aldi’s lineup is growing double digits in sales, bucking the broader industry trends of declines, Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying for adult beverages, told CNN.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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