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Example Sentences
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Eric Hobsbawm’s ideological approach to history made him a prized figure on Britain’s academic left.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the end, the west London side spent that figure on Olympiakos striker Kostas Mitroglou, who only played three Premier League matches, scoring no goals, before the Cottagers were relegated.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
In Japan, he’s a beloved figure on par with any Disney character.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
You guys reference the film a lot on your podcast and Shrek has also been a figure on the awards show, including this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
As I approach Aunt Tess’s house I see a figure on the stoop, a slim-built young woman, my age or maybe a little older, about to knock at the door.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
