Our figures also support this view, the male to female ratio falling from 1.17 to 1.12 over the age of 60 years.

"I think the figures don't support the allegation that lots of companies are going private to avoid the law," he said.

Appeals to authority cite prominent figures to support a position, idea, argument, or course of action.

You'll have facts and figures to support that claim, obviously...

United City say these figures support the bid for the transport fund.

Economists said the figures supported the view that growth would accelerate in the final months of 1996 without touching off inflation.

Two figures ragged as himself supported him on either arm.

I'm proud that important military figures are supporting me in this race.

Some political figures support the merit-pay system as an effective policy for enhancing educational quality.

Local groups and well-known figures supported the war effort as well.