punch
Example Sentences
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Bank stocks have endured a one-two punch over the past few weeks, according to analysts at Bespoke Intelligence Group.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
In the fifth round, the champion landed a powerful right-hand punch that knocked Pantoja down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Backstage, he said: "I'm from a small country, and I'm glad we get moments to kind of put our flag on the map and say, 'we punch higher than our weight sometimes'."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Writer-director Guy Nattiv saves a gut punch for the final seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In her opinion, any clothes you couldn't throw a punch in were stupid.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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