jag

Example Sentences

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Since its buying jag began, the company has filed suit in federal court against a group of families the firm purchased property from, seeking $510 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

For a moment, I wondered whether there might be some new subtlety in nuclear-deterrence strategy, or some strange jag in Russian military thinking, that might rebut my conclusion.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2023

Could we interrupt this hideous jag we’re on?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Twice Robinson got the ball to jag back from outside off stump, first to have Wiaan Mulder chop on, then for Khaya Zondo to be pinned leg before not knowing whether to play or leave.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2022

“Wa—” he began, but then he erupted into a coughing jag that sent the food he couldn’t swallow into Alec’s face.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner