the sack

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Winning is the name of the game in football, so - unsurprisingly - a poor run of results is often the main factor in a manager getting the sack.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 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

In effect, Garrett is about to break the sack record despite having fewer opportunities than any of his predecessors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

When the sack finally arrived by rail, Schatz hauled it onto his buggy and set off for his newly plowed five acres.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

I crept down the silent house, inside the walls to Aunt Fannie’s, dragging the sack along the narrow trail.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck