figure
Example Sentences
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In reality, a figure in the region of 30% electrical power is said by some to be more realistic as a compromise.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
With this bizarre turn, Mr. Noonan renders the character such a pathetic figure that the remainder of the show leaves us disengaged—and disbelieving.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
A 500 figure is the most commonly floated.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
But again, that’s a cumulative total over years, not an annual figure, the GAO says.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
It was impossible to recognize that stooped and shabby little man in the glorious figure at the door, greeting newcomers with a formal welcome followed by a relentless tour of the shop.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing figure
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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