eights
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Angela said she "loved" her outdoor class, because in traditional academic settings, while some of her friends are getting grade eights or nines, she will be "struggling getting threes".
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
With 17 caps under her belt, Feaunati says she is learning every day from the England number eights who have worn the shirt before her.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025
Imagine two teams lining up in similar 4-3-3s, with touchline-hugging wingers and two number eights in front of a defensive midfielder.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025
But it has not focused enough on creative number eights, either.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
There were about ten of us team members—mostly level eights, nines, and tens—waiting for instructions.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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