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figure

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








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With no let-up in attacks, Olena Pavlenko, head of the DiXi Group energy think-tank, said that figure could well be an underestimate.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

She said the family was rushing to figure out what happened, including whether Muñoz could have been confused with younger relatives of the same name, including a U.S.-born son who is a registered voter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

That figure has stayed above 60% for 19 consecutive months.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

"We've got to be able to figure it out and it starts with me," said the Rams' head coach Sean McVay.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“But if we can figure this out, maybe we can save her.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

The latest ONS figures showed the unemployment rate for those aged 16 to 24 was 15.6% in the June to August quarter.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

According to the latest figures up to 30 September, external, 1,643 outstanding cases of bereavement or death in service are more than 100 days old.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Standard models can be priced in the six figures, but the top-performing and collectible models are valued in the tens of millions of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Other opposition figures have also criticized the government’s handling of the unrest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

At the very top of the bookshelves stood Nali’s collection of ye’ii figures, which were carved out of twisted branches of cottonwood.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

“But we figured out that you should go out in the real world since it’s hard to get realistic data in a lab environment.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

I still haven’t figured it out, but here’s what I’ve learned so far.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

“I was deeply skeptical, but figured, all right, I will indulge him because I like Rob. We’ll see what happens.”

From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026

And you probably figured Freddie Freeman would get it going.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

I figured he was done, until he sat up and hit the wire running.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Scientists are still figuring out where protein degraders can provide the most benefit and making sure these new drugs don’t accidentally kill healthy proteins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Moving forward, the real policy challenge will revolve around transparency, the enforceability of existing laws and simply figuring out what type of disclosure would be helpful to voters.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

With winter not far off, Ukrzaliznytsia is already figuring out how to deal with evacuations when the outside temperature can reach -20C or below and snow is lying heavy on the ground.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Mwedziwendira is now figuring out how to build her West Coast clientele after starting EP Studio, a Washington, D.C., creative studio and PR firm, a year ago.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

“What are you?” he asked, figuring that the most direct question would be best.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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