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double-digit

[ duhb-uhl-dij-it ]

adjective

  1. of or denoting a percentage greater than ten.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of double-digit1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre - who was on course to become prime minister three months ago when his party held a double-digit lead in the polls - lost his seat in Carleton, Ontario to the Liberals.

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YouGov likewise found that Trump is underwater on immigration: 45% approve compared to 50% who don’t, a double-digit drop from last month.

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During her speech, Bass trumpeted double-digit decreases in homicides and shootings.

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In interviews with The Times, she highlighted last year’s reduction in street homelessness, a recent double-digit drop in homicides and shootings, and a fire recovery that she said is moving more quickly than following other massive wildfires.

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Multiple additional requests for rate increases by the utility are now pending, which could together lead to another double-digit hike.

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