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When used as nouns numbers can be singular or plural.

Seven is a lucky number. -- as a noun 'seven' is singular.

Nine times nine is 81. -- same as above.

Nine eights are 72 -- eight is plural so use a plural be verb.

When numbers come before nouns (as determiners) then the verb can be singular or plural:

Three monkeys always escape from their cage.

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One monkey always escapes from his cage

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Q: What are examples of a number when used to precede a subject and requires a plural verb?
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