eight

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The target is based on a forward price-to-earnings ratio of eight times Merchant’s forecast earnings for Super Micro two years ahead.

From Barron's

The ex-SNP leader resigned as first minister in March 2023 after eight years in the role - longer than anyone else in the history of the devolved parliament.

From BBC

Recession was the most frequent culprit, responsible for driving losses of 10% or greater in eight of the 12 examples.

From MarketWatch

More than eight million Venezuelans fled over the last 12 years, including many criminals whose profits from robberies, kidnappings and extortion had dried up, security analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The inferno swept through seven of the estate's eight towers, which were under renovation and wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, netting and foam boards -- materials that may have accelerated the spread of flames.

From Barron's