A figure detached itself from the wall, where it had been watching the show.

The answer was forthcoming, as one figure detached itself from the group and crept forward to join them.

A figure detached itself from the crowd around Kay and crossed the room.

Then a man's figure detached itself from the rest.

As they approached, the figure detached itself from the railing and waited.

Several figures detached themselves from the crowd and went to meet him.

A figure detached itself from the shadow of a tree and stepped forward.

A slim figure heard the question and detached herself from a group further down the alley.

A figure detached itself from the group, and ran toward them.

A figure detached itself from the shadow of the truck and hurried out toward them.