sack
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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
Ratcliffe opted to given Erik ten Hag a new contract following United's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City in 2024 - only to sack him less than three months into the following season.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The Croat is facing the sack after four defeats from his four matches in charge but he isn't feeling sorry for himself and has urged his players to follow suit.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Tomlinson, 32, started 17 games with the Cardinals last season, recording 26 tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
It was a sack of candy for Daisy and me; and was one item that would never find its way to Papa’s bill.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing sack
Set, Hut! Football Vocabulary
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Commonly Confused Words, List 4
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Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 1
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