figure
Example Sentences
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Burna Boy, a defining figure in this movement since its breakthrough, remains one of its most prominent ambassadors, with his album win cementing his influential status.
From BBC
Museveni sees himself not only as a stable, ambitious presence, but also as a nurturing figure for Uganda's youth.
From BBC
Homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, new figures released by the Metropolitan Police show.
From BBC
When he complained, he was quoted a new figure - £10,000.
From BBC
In one video from the site near Tehran, about 180 shrouded or wrapped figures can be seen, the majority lying out in the open.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
