the sack
Example Sentences
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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
He was touched by Steelers defensive end Dwight White, who was credited with the sack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
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
I leapt out of the sack of potatoes and went across that kitchen floor and into the Dining-Room like a streak of light, and I didn't stop running until I was underneath my grandmother's table.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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