A single figure underscores the disastrous state of the region's economy.

That the partnership turned to someone who has cut so large a figure on the world's stage underscores the increasingly global nature of venture investing.

Two striking figures in Apple's most recent quarterly financial results, announced on April 14, underscore Mr. Jobs's new approach.

But Rock Creek's figures underscore the problems that remain: its models suggest that industrial growth slipped badly in July and August of this year.

Fresh economic figures released by the government on Friday underscored the central bank's caution.

The figures underscore just how big a business political advertising has become.

These staggering figures underscore the need for immediate action from the leaders in Washington.

But experts say the figures still underscore the fact that no political group is powerful enough to install its own candidates any time it chooses.

Mr. Repetto said the figures underscored the need for a comprehensive anti-crime plan involving all agencies.

He said that the "alarming" figures underscore why the Government's pension reforms will be "vital".