double-digit
adjective
dou·ble-dig·it
ˌdə-bəl-ˈdi-jət 
: greater than or equal to 10 percent and less than 100 percent
double-digit inflation
double-digit price increases
Taking advantage of a double-digit lead in the polls, this son of a popular former two-term governor was coasting toward November on the heralded family name.—
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Minnesota led 45-26 at the half and maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the game.
—Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The prime minister is struggling to avert a landslide defeat to Labour, which has held a double-digit polling lead over the Conservatives for more than a year.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2024
This was Weathers’ second career double-digit strikeout appearance — both coming this season.
—Nick Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
The double-digit hits allowed by the Royals tied a team record that was set on April 11, 1987, against the Yankees.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
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Marissa Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The prime minister is struggling to avert a landslide defeat to Labour, which has held a double-digit polling lead over the Conservatives for more than a year.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2024
This was Weathers’ second career double-digit strikeout appearance — both coming this season.
—Nick Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
The double-digit hits allowed by the Royals tied a team record that was set on April 11, 1987, against the Yankees.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
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“Double-digit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-digit. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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