punch

Example Sentences

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A one-two punch of the Olympics and the Super Bowl helped NBC rise to the top spot, ending YouTube’s 12-month run as the No. 1 media company by viewership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

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 their arguments, and the admission of the punch, the prosecutors had reason to worry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Max had never wanted to hit or punch or kick another person in his entire life.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix