ninth

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The Thursday hearing is the ninth of 11 public board hearings, but only the second where the board will hear from members of the public.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Just 12 months ago, Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs were eighth and ninth respectively.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Khichdi, derived from the Sanskrit word khicca, meaning a dish made with rice and legumes, dates back to the ninth century B.C.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Polls opened in Peru's presidential runoff Sunday, with crime and political instability dominating a race to choose the country's ninth leader in a decade.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

If maybe it’s because he’s in ninth grade, just old enough to be at the edge of my abilities.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila