hat trick

Example Sentences

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The buzz: Argentina opened its World Cup title defense with a 3-0 win over Algeria on a hat trick from Lionel Messi.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

He terrorized defenses and scored a hat trick in the final.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

She has 14 Grammys to her name, but a win for Album of the Year would complete her hat trick of top awards.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

For Bertha, hosting the ball completes a social and political hat trick.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

“Trip, what’s this I hear about a hat trick in yesterday’s game?”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng