figured

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She figured Dollywood was bound to be a success, given its proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park—the nation’s most-visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

After that, I figured out how to start a class at Lewis & Clark, where I was a visiting instructor.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

At Studio City, I overheard two moms in white pants and cashmere sweaters talking about how, based on their Instagram recon, they figured out that so-and-so was sitting next to so-and-so at a benefit dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

We figured it would, but the company’s S-1 IPO registration statement, released yesterday afternoon, confirmed it.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“You were so busy and worried. I figured there was no harm in trying. The worst that could happen is that they’d say no, but the best that could happen is … well … this!”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam