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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"Obviously, I'm sure Europe and Ukraine and all the other stuff will figure in pretty prominently."
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Ye’s position on top of the dome made him a small figure in the distance from nearly every viewpoint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The Technology Business Programming Network, beloved by decidedly “online” technology insiders, has been acquired by OpenAI for a figure in the “low hundreds of millions” of dollars, according to the Financial Times.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
He has been an influential figure in the community; he served as a board member of the Imperial Irrigation District from 2006 to 2010 and later sued the district in a dispute over water rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
A tall, narrow figure in a trench coat and hat stands alone on the moonlit platform.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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