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We were running this airlift, like small propeller planes with eight seats, trying to get more than 100 people back to the mainland before twilight hits because they don’t have lighting on the runway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Giuseppe Bergomi sweeps in at eight, making his Inter debut shortly after turning 16 in 1980 and remaining the club's youngest-ever player.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

There were several days that Concannon spent eight hours poring over files.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Peyton May scattered five hits over six innings, striking out eight batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Peter thought we could do about eight to ten kilometers a night, depending on the weather, and if we kept up that pace, and the Americans kept advancing at their present rate.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo