Sentence examples for figure as a from inspiring English sources

Renzi described the figure as a provocation.

Simon Edessou, 65, a subsistence farmer, cuts an unlikely figure as a saviour of African babies.

Her name appears twice in 10 04, but she does not figure as a character.

Her father, H.C. (John Cullum), is not so much a paternal figure as a supportive observer.

Inspired, Escher used this figure as a source for his series of "Circle Limit" etchings.

Perrin regards Brown as the greater figure, as a man and as a climber.

"In Brazil the situation was even more serious, since we as Brazil figure as a target".

Beijing regards the figure as a state secret and does not release it.

For three years, he took drugs, drank, picked up boys, hosted friends, and cut a sorry figure as a father.

Mr. Beller thinks of this figure as a "slightly batty" version of Eustace Tilley, the mascot for The New Yorker.

I've just spoken to the Metropolitan police, who wouldn't confirm the figure as a matter of policy.