hat trick

Example Sentences

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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

Messi had a hat trick against Nashville on Saturday, putting the game away with a third goal in the 81st minute to finish with 29 goals in 28 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

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

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

There was a slight slump when he returned, which he firmly banished with a hat trick in late February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2025

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

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng