punching bag

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The punching bag for senators opposed to prediction markets was former U.S. representative Patrick McHenry, a senior advisor to a prediction market lobbying organization funded by firms like Kalshi.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A slow start to these playoffs and last year’s postseason struggles made Reaves an online punching bag for fan frustrations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Robinhood’s backers say the firm has been unfairly targeted by its critics, becoming a kind of industry punching bag held responsible for individuals’ investment decisions and broader shifts in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

And after the company’s third-quarter earnings report, the new “Magnificent Seven” punching bag is now Meta Platforms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

Malloy sat there in his chair staring at six-year-old me, hugging a punching bag like it was a person.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds