triple-digit
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of triple-digit
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Sasaki’s troubles this season have been hard to pin down since his last win on May 23, as Sasaki tries to claw back the triple-digit velocity that’s escaped him as of late.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Some worked 30-hour shifts in triple-digit heat and a flash heavy thunderstorm Friday evening as the celebration continued into the early hours of Saturday morning, keeping personnel on site through sunrise.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
I’ll be escaping triple-digit temperatures on a beach chair in California.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Memory chip demand from AI data centers drives triple-digit gains for rivals; Samsung surged 9.8% on buyback news.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 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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