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figures

  • plural
    of figure.
    figure
    noun
    a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
  • present tense form
    of figure (3rd person singular).
    figure
    noun
    a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.

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And it will be cast globally, to figures doing what is necessary to save their country from invasion.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Kings note the episode is interested in interrogating the cult of the tech mogul, specifically examining how figures operate outside of traditional ethics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

More than 15,000 people signed her petition, and the campaign also won the backing of two former prime ministers, several MPs, influential figures, mental health advocates, and online safety experts.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The market can show “little mercy when expectations and reported figures diverge, and AI-related stocks quickly began to show cracks,” Lee added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Shooting stars with figures riding at the tail end, animals talking to each other at the park, even the golden arrows that had led him to the book.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova