nine lives
Example Sentences
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“Cats: The Jellicle Ball” didn’t make me rethink my opinion of the musical, though this hoary cat really might have nine lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
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
"Rose is back to galloping around the house as if nothing happened but I'm pretty sure she has used up one of her nine lives," Ms Webster said.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2023
“That dog must’ve had nine lives, like a cat.”
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
