punched

Example Sentences

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He was arrested outside the Church of Scientology’s Los Angeles Information Center on the Walk of Fame in January 2024 after he allegedly punched someone, according to a report by NBC Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

More recently Ederson has been part of an Atalanta side that have consistently punched above their weight.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

That he, upon getting punched in the crotch by Johnny Cage, congratulates the latter on having stellar technique makes about as much sense as anything else on offer here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Described by the force as "so brave" she also remained on duty after being punched by a man during clashes between football fans when Southampton beat Portsmouth 4-0 at Fratton Park in 2019.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I grabbed the landline in the kitchen and punched in three numbers.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda