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nine yards

NOUN
ball of wax
Synonyms
WEAK
everything but the kitchen sink full monty shebang show state of affairs the whole shebang whole works works

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"I'm chasing the companies that make those servers that go sit in those data centres, the companies that make the entire air conditioning, the water-cooling system -- the whole nine yards."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

This game was only huge for one Chargers regular: receiver Keenan Allen, who needed six receptions and nine yards to hit contract bonuses totaling $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

In last year’s game, Brentwood quarterback Ben Mikail scrambled nine yards for the winning touchdown in double overtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

William Troost-Ekong had put Nigeria ahead seven minutes before the end of a cagey first half when the centre-back rose highest to powerfully head in from nine yards out following a corner.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024

There were larger rocks and some scraggly bushes eight or nine yards to one side of him; it was all op>en on the other side.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols