bag

Example Sentences

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Sales executive Joe Fontana thought he had a job in the bag, until his would-be employer contacted one of his former direct reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Everyone heading into the arena is limited to one bag, no bigger than A4 in size, and people should expect security searches.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Inflation can be a mixed bag for Social Security’s trust fund.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"To safely dispose of the product: handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully, upright, in a sealed bag and dispose of them with your household waste," the notice said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I have the headstone money in an envelope in my bag.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse