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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s an open secret among general audiences and industry figures alike.
From Salon
Investors may be more focused on earnings and the economy than rates when trying to figure out broader market themes.
From MarketWatch
After that it was all the American, who reeled off 10 straight games as Medvedev imploded, cutting a dejected figure.
From Barron's
“I figure, why not use that space to promote something that brings people together?” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
"It just makes Burns feel like a real living figure."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
