punched in

Example Sentences

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“They kind of got punched in the face, and then they went back to the gym and got pumped up,” Czin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

That he, upon getting punched in the crotch by Johnny Cage, congratulates the latter on having stellar technique makes about as much sense as anything else on offer here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"So they're still incredibly vulnerable. I think there's a phrase of you know, everybody has a plan until they're punched in the face."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

"He's good at exploiting weaknesses, but he backs down when he's punched in the face," Newsom said.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Directing Reynie to look away, Mr. Curtain punched in the number code, the door slid swiftly open, and Mr. Curtain shot into the office.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart