punching bag

Example Sentences

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The most surprising outcome involved Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who became a punching bag, along with Bass, for people who thought L.A. had transformed into a hellhole.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Behind him, some of the young athletes faced each other in the ring surrounded by cheering gymmates, while others trained on a punching bag.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Robinhood’s backers say the firm has been unfairly targeted by its critics, becoming a kind of industry punching bag held responsible for individuals’ investment decisions and broader shifts in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

And after the company’s third-quarter earnings report, the new “Magnificent Seven” punching bag is now Meta Platforms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

That if Cap went to jail, I would be back in business as the number-one punching bag at C Average Middle School.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman