double-figure
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of double-figure
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Deas started 32 games as a true freshman, was second on the team in scoring and was only one of two players averaging double-figure scoring.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
LeBron James, who extended his double-figure scoring streak in the regular season to 1,297 games, had three turnovers as the Lakers’ Big Three combined for 17.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
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
Councillors in Aberdeenshire also backed a double-figure percentage rise of 10%.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025
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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