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four

[fawr, fohr] / fɔr, foʊr /




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Within four days of its release, it became the streamer’s most-viewed documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Yes, he was dropped on one but after that he just kept his concentration and knocked bad balls for four.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

But that requires significant planning, the hiring of a major architecture firm with concert hall experience, a first-rate acoustician and, ideally, four times the allotted budget.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

After the thrilling highs and frustrating lows of the past four years and 38 Tests, he stroked 91 runs from 93 balls without breaking sweat on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Only about children did we disagree: Karel wanted four, while I held out stubbornly for six.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The chase had been set up by New Zealand's Tim Seifert, who struck a magnificent 72 off 38, featuring seven sixes and four fours in a brutal display of power.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

It completed a remarkable fightback from MI London, led by Kerr who had not hit a six in The Hundred before this innings, in which she clubbed four alongside five fours.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

There are also the legions of sponsors and guests, who follow the race from bleachers at the summit and nibble on petits fours while the competition rages in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

“He’s just standing there, you know, on all fours, and he’s got drool coming down,” recalled Peter, 69.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

He reverted to all fours and bounded across the room, dodging the flames, yipping as a hungry blaze singed his beautiful snow-sky tail.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman



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