thistle

Example Sentences

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And survive they did, by the barest of margins, as Marcus Fraser's goal earned a 2-1 aggregate victory over Partick Thistle in the Premiership play-off final, a 1-0 home win on Monday sealing the job.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Ray's son Alex is already following his father as a fan of Thistle and the national team - and in knowing how to sign.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Sammy Johnston:, external Played more than 200 times for St Johnstone and also featured for clubs such as Partick Thistle and Glenavon.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

They followed that up by swatting aside Partick Thistle 4-0 in the quarter-final at Firhill.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

If the enemy were already in flight, Thistle could be sent back with a message to Groundsel and Vervain to bring everyone up immediately.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams