Example Sentences

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If Memphis loses and Navy beats Houston, the Middies win the West and go to Cincinnati next week.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2019

Maybe, but it’s hard to believe the Middies won’t bounce back at least a little bit.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2019

The Middies approached the line of scrimmage for 3rd down and 4 yards to go at their 49-yard line.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2018

The Middies have won the last 13 games between the schools.

From US News • Apr. 14, 2015

Middies grew into post-captains, and admirals into dotards during that prolonged struggle.

From Through the Magic Door by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir