Example sentences of "had a [adj] figure " in BNC.
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| 1 | The redhead was leggy and had a terrific figure . |
| 2 | Had a good figure . |
| 3 | It could now become evident that she had a good figure . |
| 4 | She was naked , had a good figure . |
| 5 | She was not a beauty , it had to be said , but she had a good figure , enough sense to make a good wife and mother , was practical and kind-natured . |
| 6 | She had a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace . |
| 7 | Sylvia , the elder married one , was well-built and healthy , but that was the best that could be said for her ; Mrs Wexford had a magnificent figure and a fine profile although she had never been of the stuff that wins beauty contests . |
| 8 | ‘ She had a big figure , ’ said Alice , as though some explanation was needed . |