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At 2:10 a.m., eight hours after the shooting, Jones filed a report concluding that Spivey’s homicide appeared a clear case of self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Chisora, partly outside of the ropes, beat the count at eight, eyes glazed, as Wilder stalked forward.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fiorello, winless in eight starts since winning his debut 11 months ago, edged Thirsty Rebel to win the first of two $125,000 stakes for Cal-breds, the Eddie Echo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The team demonstrated the versatility of this approach by successfully producing MXenes from eight different MAX phases.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

At eight, he kissed a toad in exchange for a dish of ice cream.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney