As a result, the leading figures of the day met frequently, sharing their ideas, bringing the arts and the sciences together.

Even if the figures meet expectations, a move to cut interest rates by the Federal Reserve is not likely in the immediate future, analysts said.

The most recent per-share figure met Wall Street's expectations of about $3.49 a share.

We were halfway across the lawn on our way back to the house when Nancy's plump young figure met us.

I saw a gray figure lunge past me, meet the heat bolt and fall.

But the figures moved swiftly forward and met Wash while he was still within ten yards of the car.

The tall figure turned and met his eyes.

This figure, though better than initially proposed, does not fully meet my expectations.

As a result, if the figures meet market expectations there is little reason to anticipate that interest rates would quickly move lower, the analysts said.

As he shoved through the door, a hurtling figure met him and began to grapple.