triple-digit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of triple-digit
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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So you might be wondering why I’m already talking about shiny new cards with triple-digit annual fees.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
AI services revenue grew at a triple-digit annual rate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The company meanwhile said that two of its AI-related divisions grew by "triple-digit percentages" -- its AI cloud and chips businesses each "exceeded" $25 billion annual revenue run rates, a measure of recurring sales.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
It was a red flag day with triple-digit temperatures and a strong, dry wind blowing from the south.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Inflation, although down from recent triple-digit levels, is still a major weakness, and per capita output is among the world's lowest.
From The 1990 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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