punch in
Example Sentences
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“I had prepared for a denial,” Hassan said, “but seeing those words in writing felt like a punch in the heart.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Far too open at the back throughout the game, City were caught by a sucker punch in the 22nd minute.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Do they want a punch in midfield or the ability to distribute quickly into wide channels?
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
If the idea was to de-ice Melania for viewers and, in turn, make them forget about the allegations against Ratner, this one-two punch in the film’s first 10 minutes only portends glorious failure.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
All I felt was this terrific punch in my stomach.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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