haymaker

Example Sentences

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If everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face, England have taken a haymaker and kept their plans intact.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

But then comes the real haymaker: Not only is Apple unfairly messing with apps like WhatsApp, but with anyone who sends texts from non-iPhones, period.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2024

His first loss at USC, almost exactly one year ago, hit Caleb Williams like an emotional haymaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023

“Two teams in the center of the ring throwing haymaker after haymaker, and it’s not necessarily shot making. It’s the efforts.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

I thought it was a decent punch, nothing special, just something to give me more room to operate, but the metal monster shrieked in pain and staggered back like I’d landed a haymaker.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia