Example Sentences

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At the moment, however, with almost four decades of experience behind him, Museveni is confident he will bag a seventh victory.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

In a good season, Techner and his team will bag more than 400 pounds of stinging insects.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2020

The Department of Natural Resources expects Minnesota hunters will bag an estimated 224,000 pheasants statewide this fall.

From Washington Times • Oct. 9, 2014

Overall, on strength of its wide product portfolio, Boeing will bag a large share of future global commercial airplane deliveries, growing its results.

From Forbes • Sep. 2, 2014

“You know,” he said irritably, “the deer really hasn’t escaped. This just means some other guy will bag him.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos