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
Folk singer Ray LaMontange was treated for heat-related dehydration after collapsing onstage during a weekend performance amid triple-digit heat in Nashville.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Alibaba Cloud’s external revenue growth accelerated to 45%, with AI-related product revenue delivering triple-digit growth for the 12th straight quarter, Wu said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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
Inflation, although down from recent triple-digit levels, is still a major weakness and is showing signs of accelerating upwards again.
From The 1991 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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