sandbag

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, Bertrand removes a 50-pound sandbag from the counterweight bin, tightens the sling, and realigns the wooden trough.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

And he has had spills in the public eye: falling off a bicycle, tripping over a sandbag.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2024

But resistance and resilience apply for councils and government departments too - they can supply sandbag banks in high-risk areas and organise their distribution in an emergency.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2023

They are more careful to make sure there are no obstacles in his path, like the sandbag he tripped over at the Air Force Academy in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Still, my great white looked like it was frozen on the page, a sandbag, accessorized by some deluxe fins.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen