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hat trick

[hat trik] / ˈhæt ˌtrɪk /
NOUN
success in a series of three
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The buzz: Argentina opened its World Cup title defense with a 3-0 win over Algeria on a hat trick from Lionel Messi.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

He terrorized defenses and scored a hat trick in the final.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Its best player, captain Kylian Mbappe, holds the tournament record with four goals in World Cup finals, including a hat trick in Qatar four years ago.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

A win for Album of the Year would complete her hat trick of top awards.

From Barron's Feb. 1, 2026

“Trip, what’s this I hear about a hat trick in yesterday’s game?”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng



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