punch in
Example Sentences
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I inhaled like I’d just been punched in the gut as my heart slammed to a startled stop in my chest.
From Literature
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Their first fight in Sheffield had Warrington comfortably in control until a decisive Wood punch in the seventh round ended the contest.
From BBC
Far too open at the back throughout the game, City were caught by a sucker punch in the 22nd minute.
From Barron's
Tyson barely landed a punch in that Netflix-backed bout, which was watched by a live crowd of around 70,000 spectators with an estimated millions more tuning in around the world.
From Barron's
Jonah sighed and began punching in numbers: 1 0 2 8 6 6.
From Literature
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