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A major figure on the Italian music scene, Da Vinci "could appeal to the traditional audience, who only follow the contest on television on the night of the event", Dias-das-Almas said.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Dubois cut an imposing figure on the scales, carrying noticeable extra bulk.

From BBC • May 8, 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 unifying figure on the left, Jospin led a coalition government of Socialists, Greens and Communists in a cohabitation arrangement with centre-right President Jacques Chirac.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Ralph remembered the ungainly figure on a parachute.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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