sack
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But for defensive end Myles Garrett, there was history on the line: the NFL’s sack record.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Southampton owner Dragan Solak says he will not sack Tonda Eckert, despite the "mistake" the head coach made when authorising a spying campaign against rival Championship clubs.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Events include the wooden pillar throw, sack race and shin-kicking, where players pad their legs with straw and attempt to force their opponent to the ground.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The 42-year-old incorporated hacky sacks into a recent workout, challenging students to push-ups each time the sack dropped.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Besides, Papa was as stout as a grizzly bear, and I just knew that if he ever got his hands on that big monkey we would sack him up.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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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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