Can an atom bond with more than 8 other atoms? Is it possible for an atom to bond with 8 other elements (same or other type)? If yes, then please give some examples. If no, then what could be the possible reason for it?

My question is not about valence shell electrons. My question is about whether an element could combine with more than 8 other same or different elements? It could be rather covalent bonds or any bond.
Yes, there are coordination complexes of large elements which have coordination numbers greater than eight. Some examples are:


$\ce{[ReH9]^2-}$ with a tricapped trigonal prismatic structure. The nine hydride ligands are small enough to fit around the relatively large rhenium atom fairly easily. This ion can be isolated as a potassium salt $\ce{K2ReH9}$.





$\ce{[U(NO3)6]^2-}$ with an impressive coordination number of 12, consisting of six nitrate ligands each forming two coordinate bonds to the central uranium ion.