A recent study by American University linguistics professor Naomi Baron found that college students largely avoid such cutesy locutions as "c u l8r" while IMing.
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They are shelling my front parapet, at L8, with pretty heavy stuff.
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His wife teaches sewing in the school at a salary of L8 per annum.
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Mrs. Bawtrey pays L8 a year for it; but the shop can well afford it.
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Which at that range means it's probably level tech; an L8 civ or a high-end seven.