figures

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Some senior figures worried the tool was so powerful it could pose financial security risks, though others have questioned how much of the hype is marketing spin.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The figures are expected to show a headline inflation reading of 4.3%, the highest in three years, and core prices closing in on 3%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After including her information in tax forms from the previous year, the university did not disclose compensation figures from 2024 for USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The gap between these two figures suggests IPO investors are, on the whole, expressing a healthy wariness toward newly public companies, with a handful of standout winners accounting for most of the gains,” said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Out of the hazy east came three figures walking like people who have come a long way.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer