figures
Example Sentences
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But once she’s confronted by spectral figures in her nightmares, she starts to wonder if something supernatural is going on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Upcoming economic data releases, including job market and inflation figures, could affect sentiment, with softer readings likely to fuel bets on a less hawkish Fed, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She said this year's resit figures were "disappointing and slightly demoralising for everybody" but not a "huge surprise".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
In the 10 months preceding the war, Iran's trade with the UAE totalled $21 billion according to official Iranian figures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I developed a system of billing and, increasingly, my columns of figures began to correspond to actual transactions.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
