punch

Example Sentences

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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

Bill Plaschke writes that in the 23 years since Arte Moreno bought the World Series championship team, the Angels have become a punch line.

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

She comes up with a superior punch line, one worth delivering to an audience.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Roberto gave Trampita a slight punch on the shoulder and laughed.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez