figure in
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Include, add in. For example, Did you figure in the travel expense?
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Play a part in, as in His speaking ability definitely figured in his being chosen for the lead , or Their reduced income figures in all their recent decisions .
Example Sentences
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Chris Ullman knows he’s a polarizing figure in entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in the Iranian military's central command, said "a renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely", in quotes published by Iran's Fars news agency.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
When LIV and the PGA Tour came to a short-lived, tentative agreement to end pending litigation and potentially join forces in 2023, Al-Rumayyan was a key figure in the negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
He has served as Hungary's prime minister since 2010, becoming the predominant figure in Hungarian politics.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The figure in its tuxedo and derby hat, with a rolled-up waiter’s apron in a neat packet under its arm, seemed like life itself to Francie.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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