figures

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“The ball was moving, we had balanced scoring, five players in double figures, that’s how we want to play,” coach Lynne Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

We’re bringing you profiles of the political figures reshaping their parties and defining the choices Americans confront in the 2026 midterm elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Following Digwa's conviction, prominent right-wing figures, including billionaire Elon Musk, have criticised current UK law around carrying the knife.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

According to the WHO's latest figures, there are 381 confirmed cases in the DRC, including 64 deaths.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Boring things like, “There are thirty-two million people,” and “Some of Canada’s main exports are timber and aluminum,” and they sent all those facts and figures to me in an envelope.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan