the sack

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

As he broke the sack record first set by Michael Strahan and later matched by T.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In most of my career, I took full responsibility for all of the above and accepted the end product of the sack if it didn't work.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Aston Villa pushed Tottenham boss Thomas Frank closer to the sack with a 2-1 win over the Dane's troubled side in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

He pulled the gloves on, reached into the hole and placed the two dead rats into the sack.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien