punch in
Example Sentences
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The rapper’s debut album, “2Pacalypse Now,” came out roughly two months before he appeared in “Juice”—an introductory 1-2 punch in late 1991 and early 1992.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Far too open at the back throughout the game, City were caught by a sucker punch in the 22nd minute.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
If the idea was to de-ice Melania for viewers and, in turn, make them forget about the allegations against Ratner, this one-two punch in the film’s first 10 minutes only portends glorious failure.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026
My dad always said: 'No, make it better for others even if you have to take the punch in the face.'
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
He was already starting to punch in numbers.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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