double figures

noun

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

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Despite 36 points from All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, who missed Game 2 because of a right wrist bone bruise, the Celtics trailed by as many as 12 points on a night that saw both sides ahead by double figures and included six lead changes. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025 Offensively, the former Oregon Duck averaged double figures for the first time in his career. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins was one of six OKC players to hit double figures, coming off the bench to score a game-high 21 points. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025 And after a Herro turnover, Sam Merrill hit a three to push Cleveland’s lead back to double figures, at 102-90, with 6:29 left. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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