punch
Example Sentences
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“If you punch that thing, it literally gives me nausea,” said Trubey, a tech entrepreneur and investor in San Diego.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Instead, riders will face a one-two punch of fare increases and service cuts, making Metrolink harder to ride just as Southern Californians are facing record gas prices.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
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
I wanted to twist the knobs on the radios and punch at the keys of the typewriters, but the admonishment from the counter girl downstairs made me keep my hands firmly clasped together.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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