nine lives
Example Sentences
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There is a saying that "cats have nine lives" - but the Lionesses seem to have an infinite number at Euro 2025.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
It’s likely that other similar situations have given rise to the adage that cats have nine lives.
From Scientific American • Jul. 24, 2023
He has nine lives, to mix all the possible metaphors about a survivor in politics.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2023
“I only pray that I have more than the proverbial nine lives of a cat.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023
“That dog must’ve had nine lives, like a cat.”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
