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Example Sentences

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He shot a dreadful three for 16 from the field in Game 1 against the Thunder, finished with only eight points and missed all five of his three-point shots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

According to the Rainforest Alliance, the blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Five of the eight were confirmed as hantavirus, while the others were suspected cases.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Newborns generally go through about eight to 10 diapers a day, making diapers one of the most expensive items for young families.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

If I passed this, she’d let me take the test at eight.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin