figure
Example Sentences
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But the figure seemed ambitious, since no major league team ever had sold for even $3 billion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The 17th-century painter’s depiction of the biblical figure, who has left behind her life of sin, is a work of entrancing details and pervading stillness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Mizuho sees this figure potentially doubling by 2028 or 2029.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The diagram shows the basis of the 18% figure, as well as one showing 46% chunk of jobs will see less immediate change:
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
A few moments after the maid leaves a new figure is approaching through the glass door—a boy several years younger than I am, thirteen or fourteen, pale and sallow-cheeked.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing figure
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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