haymaker

Example Sentences

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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

On and on, both high-powered programs repeated the recipe — success, mistake, heaving haymaker.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

Then, just as you’re getting settled, along comes the haymaker of Episode 6.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 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