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figure

[fig-yer, fig-er] / ˈfɪg yər, ˈfɪg ər /








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Nearly 95 years old, Castro remains an influential figure, acknowledged on the island as the surviving "leader of the Cuban Revolution".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

It turns out that young Americans still appreciate it when a figure of authority advocates for the human touch.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

If researchers don’t figure out why so few survived, an imperiled icon of the California desert may disappear even more quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The most popular contender is Andy Burnham, a longtime party figure who’s currently mayor of Manchester.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

My brain raced around, trying to figure out the logistics of it all.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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