facts and figures
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“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
Here are some of the facts and figures around the borrowing that is essential to finance development, but can also undermine investments because of high-serving costs.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
John finished with 120 points for Wales and the Lions in his 30 internationals, but was a rugby genius that amounted to so much more than facts and figures.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024
Boring things like, “There are thirty-two million people,” and “Some of Canada’s main exports are timber and aluminum,” and they sent all those facts and figures to me in an envelope.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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