nine

Example Sentences

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It had won three national titles in nine years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This was more than the total number of outlets of the nine main fastfood dining brands -- including KFC, McDonald's and Domino's Pizza, it boasted.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"I love my players. What they have done for nine months. I'm not going to criticise them because we lost a game here in the manner that they tried," Arteta said.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He was about to spend nine innings as — you guessed it — an angel in the outfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There is this dog named Fred who has lived with us for going on nine years.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen