counterpane
Example Sentences
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The unfiltered Sanchez challenged Álvarez for not being a “Mexican style” fighter, but instead a counterpuncher, and not being aggressive in the first bout.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2022
He is a brilliant counterpuncher, and when an opponent like Cannonier is tentative and sparing with his strikes, Adesanya can’t do what he does best.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2022
And we needn’t exercise much imagination to envision how this loaded-gloved counterpuncher might weaponize his executive authority.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2020
When Cahill began coaching Halep, in 2016, she was a classic counterpuncher.
From The New Yorker • May 29, 2019
I forgot to tell you, Corbett," he called out, "I'm considered a counterpuncher.
From Stand by for Mars! by Glanzman, Louis
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