punch

Example Sentences

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Then came a Wilder right hand in the eighth - the punch responsible for most of his 43 knockouts in 44 previous wins.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

Investors are bracing for what comes next: a possible one-two punch of higher oil prices and higher-for-longer interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Many viewers will correctly predict this young lawyer’s fate, but Loznitsa isn’t after plot twists; he’s more interested in the gut punch of the inevitable.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Emily finishes with the punch line: “And the whole world revolves around her.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein