one-two

Example Sentences

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“It’s sort of a one-two punch,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Like many Americans, Clarke, who is 42 years old, was pushed to her financial limit by the one-two punch of inflation and the highest interest rates in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Investors are bracing for what comes next: a possible one-two punch of higher oil prices and higher-for-longer interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

George Russell led team-mate Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“It’s like this,” Nora says, tapping a straight one-two beat on the back of my seat.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli