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as in protruding
to extend outward beyond a usual point the shirt bagged at the waist
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as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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as in leaving
to give up (a job or office) if the supervisor says one more nasty thing to me, I'm going to bag this stupid job
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as in achieving
to obtain (as a goal) through effort bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities
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as in earning
to receive as return for effort bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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Recent Examples of bagging The veteran actress earned her first Academy Award at Sunday night's ceremony, bagging her first Oscar at age 75, over 40 years after her only prior nomination for 1985's Twice in a Lifetime. —
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 His only previous work experience was bagging groceries at a Food Lion in Winston-Salem. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 Shane vacuums, talks with customers, helps with bagging sales at the register, and is, of course, their expert in shopping advice, Aspen said with a chuckle. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026 Like many of its peers, Windey began its global venture close to home, bagging major orders in Vietnam and Kazakhstan in 2019. —Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bagging
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026 His only previous work experience was bagging groceries at a Food Lion in Winston-Salem. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026 Shane vacuums, talks with customers, helps with bagging sales at the register, and is, of course, their expert in shopping advice, Aspen said with a chuckle. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026 Like many of its peers, Windey began its global venture close to home, bagging major orders in Vietnam and Kazakhstan in 2019. —Xiaoying You, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bagging
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Inspect your deck for rotting boards, loose or rusted fasteners and screws, protruding nails, splintered areas, and termite damage.— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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Harden, 36, with his famous, protruding beard and those dark, piercing eyes, was determined to use his star power to get his way, to bring with him a slice of comfort to a new city.— Joe Vardon, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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One person in a Gerrit Cole jersey threw a nasty right hook after grabbing someone from behind.— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Former Mayor Bill de Blasio similarly drew ridicule when he was caught using a knife and fork to eat pizza instead of grabbing the slice with his hands like any real New Yorker paisano would.— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs stranded a season-high 17 runners on base Tuesday, their first win when leaving at least 17 on base since June 2, 2018, and their first at Wrigley Field since July 3, 2010 (both also had 17 LOB).— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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His original boss, national security adviser Mike Waltz, was booted to the United Nations after the Signalgate scandal, leaving the role to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was already juggling portfolios and is busier now with Iran.— Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
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Humanity has never built an outpost on a world beyond Earth before, after all, so achieving that grand vision will be a heavy lift.— Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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In my view, understanding the obstacles to change is a critical step toward achieving this goal.— Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
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Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Chapman University’s commencement weekend will run through May 24 and honor more than 3,000 Class of 2026 graduates, including approximately 850 earning advanced degrees across the university’s 11 schools and colleges.— Victoria Le, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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This second season is once again poking at inertia and stasis and how romantic relationships can crumble into a series of self-destructive choices.— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
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Hatzinger did just that Monday, catching a two-hitter by best friend Adalynn Fugitt and providing support with her first career home run for the host Panthers in a 10-0 Southwest Prairie Conference win in five innings over crosstown rival Oswego East.— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Schlittler last visited Fenway in May, catching a Red Sox night game after making an early start for the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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That would have meant alternating work days with her husband, relying on their family or one of the two quitting their job entirely.— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2026
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But many people who start them end up quitting, either because obesity treatment is framed as a limited-duration intervention or because of the cost, loss of insurance or side effects.— Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Bagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/bagging. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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