sack
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In the fields beyond, a squash farmer trudged home, a sack slung over his shoulder heavy with his harvest.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Chelsea's decision to sack Liam Rosenior after only 106 days in charge is the latest example of the monument to dysfunction and chaos owners BlueCo have built at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
One of several similar images, it illustrates an old Flemish proverb that can be politely translated as “Whoever holds a sack of gold will always have flatterers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Lake proceeded to sack more than 85% of the agency's employees - more than 1,000 staff at VOA alone - leaving just a handful of employees in their jobs.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Wide-eyed, I said, “Holy smokes, Grandpa, that’s my gunny sack and traps. I didn’t think I’d ever see them again.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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