the sack
Example Sentences
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The Spaniard appeared close to the sack towards the end of 2025 after a poor run of form, but Madrid have won their last five matches.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
In effect, Garrett is about to break the sack record despite having fewer opportunities than any of his predecessors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
When the sack finally arrived by rail, Schatz hauled it onto his buggy and set off for his newly plowed five acres.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Fulham - their eighth in 10 games - was a result and performance which gets managers the sack and teams relegated.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
I was so surprised by what Grandpa had said, I dropped the sack of candy I was holding in my hand.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
