figuring

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Figuring out with him how everything works—the movie is slathered with science talk that greatly enhances the credibility—is a pleasure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Figuring out who and how you love takes trial and error, two things Andie and Blane both endure while trying to fit into each other’s respective worlds.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Figuring out how to invest in such a market is tricky.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Figuring out the purse for 34 of the 35 graded stakes races at Santa Anita is, for horsemen anyway, maddeningly simple: Just look up the minimum purse required in North America.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Figuring out Alabama civil and criminal law while managing death penalty cases in several other states kept me very busy.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson