the sack

Example Sentences

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Amanda Jones said her son and his friends, high-schoolers in South Bend, Ind., use any combination of feet, head, shoulders, neck and back to keep the sack moving—and go viral.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The 42-year-old incorporated hacky sacks into a recent workout, challenging students to push-ups each time the sack dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

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

I dropped the shafts, found the place where my supplies were hidden, and uncovered the sack.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien