double-figure
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of double-figure
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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In the last year MKM's traffic from AI has increased from almost nothing to "a low double-figure percentage", and it's still going up.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Davidson had her 25th consecutive double-figure scoring performance and sixth straight 20-point game.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
At Toronto, Scottie Barnes led eight double-figure scorers with 17 points to power the host Raptors over Brooklyn 119-109.
From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025
Bilodeau scored 10 of his 18 points in the second half to lead four players in double-figure scoring.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Lord Dreever belonged to the class of billiard-players to whom a double-figure break is a thing to be noted and greeted with respect.
From The Intrusion of Jimmy by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
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