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figure

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈfɪɡə(r)/US /ˈfɪɡjər/
noun

a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information

verb

to be part of a process, situation, etc. especially an important part

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And why is it that the Wright brothers were able to figure out controlled, powered man flight when there were certainly other teams who were better qualified, better funded -- and they

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