punch

Example Sentences

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It’s part of a broader shift toward building new demand engines as exports and investments lose some of their punch.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Despite the anguish — often told as a punch line — the winner of the competition offered a glimmer of hope to the nearly 90 attendees live-voting throughout the show via an app.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It's likely, however, that there will be several of his rivals here who will be quicker to the punch.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Penelope started to tell Margaret how the Athenians lost the Peloponnesian War, but Alexander beat her to the punch.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood