sack race
Example Sentences
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It’s not worth it, because literature, as Jim Harrison often said, is not a sack race.
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2020
In recent years, the process has more often resembled a three-legged sack race where stumbles and falls are the rule.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2016
The man who won the Manager of the Year award 16 months ago believes it would be an injustice if he secures an unwanted victory in the sack race now.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 27, 2015
Here she cheers alongside Prince Philip and Prince Charles as competitors participate in a sack race at the Braemar Gathering in Aberdeenshire.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2012
I'm told it's not as glamorous as it sounds, but in terms of fun for the entire family, I'm fairly confident that it beats the sack race at the annual IBM picnic.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
