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Dubois cut an imposing figure on the scales, carrying noticeable extra bulk.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Looking at Palantir’s chart, round number theory came into play at the $200 level with only two closes above that figure on Oct.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Like Lord Mandelson, Lord Doyle has a long history as an influential figure on the right of the Labour Party.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The 6-foot-6 Matarazzo cut an imposing figure on the sideline, and his players bought into his high-energy style immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
A scarlet-clad figure on a broomstick, moving so fast it was blurred, shot out onto the field from an entrance far below, to wild applause from the Bulgarian supporters.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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