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
To add to the drama both number eights were sent to the sin bin, Georgia Evans for two yellow cards, while Evie Gallagher's offence was upgraded to a red card.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025
He looks poised to start at the base of Maresca's midfield with two from Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall alongside him as more attacking number eights.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024
The women's eights won a hard-earned bronze, as the rowing team reached historic heights in the French capital.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
So I pedal backward and practice riding no-hands, and I make big figure eights like a circus clown to keep slow pace with him as we go.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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