figure
Example Sentences
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She spilled Coke on her sari and figured her clumsiness would doom the engagement.
In South Africa, Isaiah Shembe's followers say he received orders from God in 1913 to found the Nazareth Baptist Church, and many view him as a messianic figure.
From Barron's
When you consider the things he’s won in the game, he’s an iconic figure, absolutely.
From BBC
Matt Brewer’s contrapuntal bass figures deepen the drama, and an elegant tumble from Kendrick Scott’s drums fuels the action.
He described the GDP figure as “a great Christmas present for the American people.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
