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A unifying figure on the left, Jospin led a coalition government of Socialists, Greens and Communists in a cohabitation arrangement with centre-right President Jacques Chirac.

From Barron's

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 Literature

Lufthansa said it expected to grow its earnings this year, and did not put a figure on a potential hit from the Middle East war -- similar to other firms, which have stressed it depends on how long the conflict lasts.

From Barron's

And this year at Camelback Ranch, the 25-year-old has cut a distinct figure on the mound as he works on his consistency and pitch mix.

From Los Angeles Times

Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart.

From Barron's