punch
Example Sentences
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The one-two punch of higher energy prices and higher yields finally seemed to catch up to the stock market, with the S&P 500 slipping 1.8% on the week through Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
I squealed when David learned how to cartwheel, and he gave me a fist pump when I successfully landed a punch on that oversize 15-year-old.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
For the study, sugar-sweetened beverages included carbonated beverages, punch, lemonade and sports drinks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Taylor was sharper throughout, repeatedly beating the Frenchwoman to the punch before finishing with one final burst of combinations as the crowd rose to its feet.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
It shouldn’t have felt like a punch to the gut.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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