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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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BBC Verify's Jake Horton has looked into the facts and figures.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Zirin’s lively biography of this activist should remind everyone that history isn’t just about facts and figures but also context and compassion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

On the one hand, the types of technologies that have exploded since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 can automate tasks like editing grammar or verifying facts and figures.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 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

Not cravenly coughing up facts and figures for the Gestapo.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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