the sack

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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 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

Aston Villa pushed Tottenham boss Thomas Frank closer to the sack with a 2-1 win over the Dane's troubled side in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Instead of falling to the ground for the sack — a potential sixth overall — Herbert connected with wide receiver Quentin Johnston for the first down.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Spreading the sack out on the counter, Grandpa took a pair of scissors and started cutting long strips, about two inches wide, from the soft material.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls