punched in

Example Sentences

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“They kind of got punched in the face, and then they went back to the gym and got pumped up,” Czin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"So they're still incredibly vulnerable. I think there's a phrase of you know, everybody has a plan until they're punched in the face."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

"He's good at exploiting weaknesses, but he backs down when he's punched in the face," Newsom said.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

“You have to understand that when it’s risk-off, you’re going to get punched in the stomach.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

I picked up the phone and punched in Sookie’s number, wrapping the cape over my shoulders again.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen