punch

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“Middlebrow” dates to the 1920s, first used by the British humor magazine Punch.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Punch line or not, if that was what was in store for me, I had a feeling I would love joining a book club.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Punch spends most of the day peacefully," the zoo added.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Appeared in the February 24, 2026, print edition as 'Please Don’t Punch the Orderly'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Punch a hole in the corner of the card, run the ribbon through, and tie it onto the jar in a bow.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry