the sack
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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
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
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 has stepped into a high-stakes environment at Spurs, where even winning the Europa League, the club's first trophy in 17 years, did not spare predecessor Ange Postecoglou the sack.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
I hunch near the door and dip my hand into the sack for the scarf.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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