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They have now won eight consecutive top-flight games for the first time since a run of nine between October and December 1910.

From BBC

But Senegal were only behind for eight minutes, their equaliser coming after a superb run by teenage substitute Ibrahim Mbaye.

From Barron's

In the absence of Isak, who is facing eight weeks out with a fractured leg, that is a connection we will be seeing plenty more of in the coming months.

From BBC

"He turned around to see his stern was eight to 10 feet in the air before sliding into the breach, he woke the other boaters shouting for them to get off their boats."

From BBC

The agency has placed 400 new deputies over its eight academy classes since the start of the fiscal year in July — compared to the LAPD’s 240.

From Los Angeles Times