Sentence examples for figures picked up from inspiring English sources

David Kern, the chief economist of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "It is welcome news to see that manufacturing and total industrial production figures picked up in August after the disappointing declines recorded in July.

In comparison, the whole of 2013 saw only $85 million worth of investments while this figure picked up to $128 million in 2014.

The Federal Reserve and most other professional forecasters see that figure picking up a bit in 2012, to about two and half per cent.

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However, the income figures have picked up so far in 2012, and that trend continued when the government released its July estimates of income growth on Thursday.

According to the latest government figures, growth picked up to 7.9% in the final three months of 2012, from 7.4% in the previous quarter.

The excellent period dramedy Hidden Figures also picked up three nominations, including a Best Picture nod and a Supporting Actress slot for Octavia Spencer.

Figures have picked up since, with the 2010 records (the latest available) revealing a sharp improvement - up to 480 new donors - but it's an increase still struggling to keep up with demand.

Figures have picked up since, with the 2010 records (the latest available) revealing a sharp improvement—up to 480 new donors but supplies are still struggling to keep up with demand.

And the starts figures may have picked up the government's drive to build more affordable housing.In other countries, such as America, economists can rely on clear signals from credible price indices.

The findings chime with official figures showing inflation picked up to a two-year high of 1.2% in November.