Sentence examples for were based on figures from inspiring English sources

Many characters in the Amadís were based on figures from Celtic romance, and the work was, indeed, Arthurian in spirit.

Only Luxembourg, Belgium and Sweden are expected to see larger rises, although the projections for Europe were based on figures compiled before the recent migration crisis.

The Boston Globe reported on Monday that Mr. Gore's remarks were based on figures from a Congressional report, not on his family's actual drug bills, and the matter has nipped at Mr. Gore's heels all week.

Cost per hour of contact for therapists and supervising clinical psychologist were based on figures in the Personal Social Services Research Unit volume, 18 taking the midpoint of the relevant scales and including employer costs (national insurance and superannuation contributions) and appropriate overheads (capital, administration, and managerial, including recruitment costs).

California's estimate is based on figures from May 1, 2000.

Their research was based on figures available through October.

The report is based on figures from the World Bank.

And his numbers are based on figures that are more up-to-date.

My analysis of the decline of newspapers is based on figures going back 50 years.

Yet the formal FBI count is based on figures that are submitted voluntarily by only some US police forces.

Yes, if it means that years of funding and community planning are based on figures that are complete and utter bullshit.