punch

Example Sentences

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And even if the jokes in “Stop! That! Train!” don’t always hit, it’s always admirable to punch above your weight.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Platner may well pull through this in a weakened but still competitive position, while future revelations don’t land with the same punch.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

But that punch, if devastating to Chakrabarti’s campaign, had clearly not knocked out Wiener — who was ready Tuesday night with a few punches of his own in a speech to his supporters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Bournemouth, and Brighton and Brentford, just seem to be a brilliantly run clubs and that no matter who comes in they punch well above their weight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“You can’t punch someone every time they’re acting a fool,” says Titus.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila