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facts and figures

British

plural noun

details; precise information

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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

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

But let’s take a look at some facts and figures surrounding the actual effects of congestion pricing, shall we?

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2024

“The attorney general would have you believe that facts and figures are argumentative and prejudicial,” Tillman said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

The rest of the afternoon was largely consumed by the collection of facts and figures.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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