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After finishing champions last year, they have made it to the league stage of the Champions League, where they recently started eight Norwegians in their line-up, four of whom had been in their academy.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
“There have been many ‘false dawns’ over the past eight months,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
To date, D.C. and eight states have passed laws allowing the devices for problem speeders, with rollouts planned from Hawaii to Georgia over the next couple of years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
He shot 12 for 23 on the night, going eight for 12 from three-point range.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
“I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important. I need it to buy a ticket for the eight thirty train. I can’t get back in time to pick up the money myself.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
We gather in sixes and eights for dinner at places chosen more for their decibels than their desserts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Looping mischievously around one another, befezzed Shriners do figure eights on their tiny motorcycles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Goddesses on roller skates glide in buttery figure eights across the glass-fiber-reinforced concrete.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 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
Mom just talks in figure eights, making everything around her dizzy.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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