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Goddesses on roller skates glide in buttery figure eights across the glass-fiber-reinforced concrete.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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
And after years of full-backs being redeployed, culminating in Ange Postecoglou using his full-backs as number eights, maybe it's time we give the centre-back new responsibilities.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025
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
Thistletops erupted, wildflowers wobbled as the bike charged in reckless patterns only a fly could follow: circles, figure eights, zigzags, crazy doodles.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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