double figures

noun

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

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Son Heung-min turns 33 next month and failed to reach double figures for goals for the first time since the 2015-16 season. James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2025 All five starters for the Sparks scored in double figures, including forward Rickea Jackson (10 points), who returned to action after missing two games while taking personal time away from the team. John W. Davis, Oc Register, 9 June 2025 The Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Aaron Wiggins and Holmgren all also ended the third quarter in double figures. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2025 Fellow UConn alum Bria Hartley joined the pair in double figures for the Sun with 11 points and added a team-high six assists. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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