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figure

[fig-yer, fig-er] / ˈfɪg yər, ˈfɪg ər /








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A palpably animated black-and-white, full-stage photo from 1935—of Graham in her 1931 “Primitive Mysteries” as its ritualistic Virgin figure surrounded by celebrants—resonates with life in comparison to the studio-posed photos in the exhibit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The restrictions were not made public and Sullivan remained a prominent figure in the club, regularly appearing in the director's box for the men's team games at the London Stadium.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Applied Digital will earn a guaranteed $5.2 billion from the new deal, with renewal options potentially taking that figure to $12.7 billion over 30 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

You can’t figure out the impact of a Social Security reduction without first knowing where you are now — a step most people have not yet taken if they are not avid financial planners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“There is no way we can figure this out in an hour. This place is gigantic.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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