punching bag

Example Sentences

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A slow start to these playoffs and last year’s postseason struggles made Reaves an online punching bag for fan frustrations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It felt as if a boxer had used my bladder as a punching bag.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 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

“The attack is a reminder that Powell will remain a punching bag for the president as long as he is on the Fed board,” said Ethan Harris, a former top economist at Bank of America.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Malloy sat there in his chair staring at six-year-old me, hugging a punching bag like it was a person.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds