figures
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The two figures are based on different reporting periods and counting systems, making a direct comparison difficult.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Retailers generally reported strong quarterly sales figures in recent weeks, noting that consumers are spending on new appliances, toys and clothing even as they navigate higher fuel prices and long-term inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Big Ten revenue has dented the deficit, according to budget figures obtained by the California Post, but the expense of fielding competitive teams in all sports is soaring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The temperature figures are in line with evidence that summers are getting hotter, with more intense and frequent heatwaves, as a result of human-induced climate change.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Some men were stilt-fishing, their crane-like figures dotted among the rolling waves.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
