figuring

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Figuring out which direction each of these pastors pulled—toward a Christian nation or an Americanized Christianity, or both—might have added fine print to Mr. Sutton’s catalog of believers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Figuring out who and how you love takes trial and error, two things Andie and Blane both endure while trying to fit into each other’s respective worlds.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Figuring out the purse for 34 of the 35 graded stakes races at Santa Anita is, for horsemen anyway, maddeningly simple: Just look up the minimum purse required in North America.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Figuring out where to file taxes and how to invest in a new country can be a big thorn for expats.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

Figuring out Alabama civil and criminal law while managing death penalty cases in several other states kept me very busy.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson