figure
noun
a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
has been figuring
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present perfect progressiveof figure (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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A key challenge has been figuring out exactly how fast this information disappears.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2026
Like most everything Paper Plant-related, Niimura has been figuring it out on the fly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
The main issue since then, according to Ferguson’s office, has been figuring out how much the operators owe in fines.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
Clemson coach Monte Lee said his staff’s primary concern has been figuring out how to reintroduce the rhythm of baseball life to players when they return to campus, hopefully in August.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 23, 2020
He is well known as one of the celebrities of Holland House, where he has been figuring this half-century.
From Maria Edgeworth by Helen Zimmern
