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
Hannah PoturalskiExamples of double digits in a Sentence
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The game was never in doubt after this point as Boston led by double digits the entirety of the second half en route to its first NBA crown since 2008..
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
His first few games, that clip was up into double digits.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2024
His contested layup with 5:21 remaining stretched the lead to double digits again while the star stood with his arms raised looking for a foul call, which has been a common theme for him.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
According to customs data, Chinese exports to Russia decreased by double digits throughout March, April, and May.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
His first few games, that clip was up into double digits.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2024
His contested layup with 5:21 remaining stretched the lead to double digits again while the star stood with his arms raised looking for a foul call, which has been a common theme for him.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
According to customs data, Chinese exports to Russia decreased by double digits throughout March, April, and May.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for double digits
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“Double digits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20digits. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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