hat trick

Example Sentences

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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

At this point, it’s quite hard to find things he hasn’t done, but a Cup hat trick remained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

The stock market needs a hat trick of things to happen for it to score big this week—interest-rate cuts, strong earnings, and a U.S.-China trade deal.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

For Bertha, hosting the ball completes a social and political hat trick.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

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

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng