double-digit
adjective
dou·ble-dig·it
ˌdə-bəl-ˈdi-jət 
: greater than or equal to 10 percent and less than 100 percent
double-digit inflation
double-digit price increases
Taking advantage of a double-digit lead in the polls, this son of a popular former two-term governor was coasting toward November on the heralded family name.—
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Among the other top 10 markets, Japan, the fourth largest, grew 5.8 percent, while France and Korea recorded double-digit leaps.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 June 2024
According to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools rental premiums — the extra charge for a rental that exceeds its market value, which is measured by a percentage — soared into double-digit territory about a year ago.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Shipments to the United States were up nearly 24% and those to the rest of Asia rose more than 13%, led by double-digit growth in shipments of vehicles, electronics and machinery.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 19 June 2024
Connecticut’s backcourt stepped up with the forwards limited, and DeWanna Bonner was the only double-digit scorer on either team at halftime with 10 points plus two steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 June 2024
According to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools rental premiums — the extra charge for a rental that exceeds its market value, which is measured by a percentage — soared into double-digit territory about a year ago.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Shipments to the United States were up nearly 24% and those to the rest of Asia rose more than 13%, led by double-digit growth in shipments of vehicles, electronics and machinery.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Asia, 19 June 2024
Connecticut’s backcourt stepped up with the forwards limited, and DeWanna Bonner was the only double-digit scorer on either team at halftime with 10 points plus two steals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
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“Double-digit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-digit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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