magpies
- plural of magpie.
Example Sentences
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Howe has just endured a bruising league season after the Magpies slipped to 12th place in the Premier League table.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Magpies boss Martin Paterson was glowing in his praise of Jones' display - but he also highlighted the work of others within the team for helping the wide man sparkle.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Sunderland completed a league double over their north-east rivals on Sunday with a 2-1 win at St James' Park, having beaten the Magpies 1-0 in the reverse fixture.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The Magpies won 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in November and I'd usually back them in this kind of game at St James' Park and be quite confident they would win.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Magpies drifted from cottonwoods across the deserted road, and bluebirds and swallows flitted in and out of abandoned adobe farmhouses.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
