the sack
Example Sentences
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As he broke the sack record first set by Michael Strahan and later matched by T.J.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
The Spaniard appeared close to the sack towards the end of 2025 after a poor run of form, but Madrid have won their last five matches.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
He has stepped into a high-stakes environment at Spurs, where even winning the Europa League, the club's first trophy in 17 years, did not spare predecessor Ange Postecoglou the sack.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
Dusk was approaching, early because of the sullen lowering clouds; when I took up the sack, not full today, the stones rattled loosely inside.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
