as in to solve (for)
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Despite his lack of 3-point shooting, Fox has figured out different ways to be effective on the offensive end of the floor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025 -
To figure out how large an asteroid is, astronomers rely on the brightness of the object as a yardstick.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Raising or eliminating the SALT deduction cap: Mr. Trump's TCJA introduced a controversial $10,000 cap on deducting state and local taxes, or SALT.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Final calculations for how much of the total Purdue deal would be deducted to pay lawyers, consultants and administration fees are still under discussion.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Shakir said the focus needs to be on scaling up aid as well as restoring and repairing basic services, including water and electricity infrastructure.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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While the sector leaders grapple with the fallout, smaller AI companies see an opportunity to scale with the Chinese startup.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Xfinity Series raced at this venue from 2005 to 2008, though on a different eight-turn course that measured 2.518 miles.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ship capacity transiting through the Panama Canal was 10 percent lower between September 2024 and January 2025 than the 2019-22 average, measured in deadweight tonnage, according to the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO).—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Figure in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figure%20in. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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