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nine

[nahyn] / naɪn /
ADJECTIVE
having nine of something
Synonyms


NOUN
nine of something
Synonyms
STRONG


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Nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, including real estate and healthcare, traded positively on Tuesday despite the tech slide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I would listen to that all day, every day — amongst ’90s alt music, some Nine Inch Nails and stuff because that’s what John would do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Nine days later, Islam tried again as Iran said the strait would be "completely open" for all commercial vessels in line with the ceasefire.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Nine out of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors ended in the red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Nine squealed, scrabbling to stay on his feet.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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