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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Cloobeck, 64, is a one-time California gubernatorial candidate and a well-known figure in Democratic politics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies,” written by philosopher Nick Bostrom, an influential figure in the burgeoning effective-altruism movement, helped crystallize the fear that rogue AI could lead to existential risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
While the UK is trying to get to that 6GW figure, in the US the 2030 ambition is at least 20 times that, with some individual megaprojects to exceed total planned UK capacity.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
In June, the median price for an existing home reached $440,600, the highest since NAR began tracking the figure in 1999.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Then, through the window, I saw a dark figure in a black suit, alone.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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