punch

Example Sentences

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Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Still, their bite can pack a painful punch.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"I've got a punch bag in the garage but I'm not a scrapper," he said, adding that his actions at the time were about self preservation.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’m just trying to get me and my kids out of this town before it explodes,” growls Mary when Valerie presses her to punch up one of Al’s substandard scripts.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Buddy Stein: I pictured him telling scandalous jokes, cracking his knuckles when he got to the punch line.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse