punch
Example Sentences
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Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, said the latest results show "Nike's brand heat continues to fade and it isn't powerful enough to punch back against more nimble competitors."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Karen Haynes told the BBC she was distraught and said it was "a punch in the gut".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Those measurements bolstered the idea that the asteroid impact intensified volcanic activity, creating a one-two punch that contributed to the extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
In the fifth round, the champion landed a powerful right-hand punch that knocked Pantoja down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
“From here,” he’ll say, “you punch out into a side kick, or you can rotate your hips and swing around into a lead-leg roundhouse.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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