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facts and figures

British  

plural noun

  1. details; precise information

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Investors often expect more from their advisers than facts and figures.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

“We can point to facts and figures that might suggest that things have changed,” Sadhwani said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

I double-check facts and figures and ensure they’re from reputable sources, ideally with multiple additional sources backing them up.

From Slate Mar. 28, 2026

All sides have been accused of hiding some facts and figures which leaves people guessing what is going on inside this still somewhat opaque industry.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2024

My head has been spinning nonstop with facts and figures.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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