figures
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The internal revolt at the network has become a daily reality for rank-and-file employees who watched the forced departures of foundational figures like Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Without disclosing any figures, Guler said troop numbers in both Iraq and Syria were assessed in proportion to what was needed on the ground.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
One, Wu says, is the so-called old Shanghai gang, a loose network of officials and business figures associated with Shanghai’s political establishment and, in particular, with former leader Jiang Zemin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
Three dark figures were walking down the front hallway of the school, away from the door.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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