bag

Example Sentences

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Sales executive Joe Fontana thought he had a job in the bag, until his would-be employer contacted one of his former direct reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Saka's Arsenal team-mate Madueke produced a mixed bag of a performance on the right against Costa Rica.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Everyone heading into the arena is limited to one bag, no bigger than A4 in size, and people should expect security searches.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Being a dirt bag is not authentic. You know, being a dirt bag is being a dirt bag," Pennsylvania centrist Senator John Fetterman told CNN.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I choose three more tiles from the bag to replace the R and two E’s I just used and arrange them on my tile stand.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam