figure out
Example Sentences
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Upon landing, "take an inventory of yourself to figure out, what condition am I in? Can I even move? Am I even mobile?"
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"It is a tricky endeavour to try to figure out how long wars will last," Min said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
A Magna team recently walked through the St. Clair EV parts factory trying to figure out what equipment might be repurposed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“We’re gonna do our best in the investigation to figure out why Mr. Valencia walked out and got in the vehicle,” Wenrick said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
But after a few seconds, that look of calm and sure delight people get when they figure out they’re right and they’re itching to tell you all about it spread across her face.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.