uppercut

Example Sentences

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Then three years ago the uppercut video went viral and his hundreds of followers soon became tens of thousands.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Yet it was a right uppercut from Wardley in the 10th round which swung the bout firmly back in favour of the underdog.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Finally, on July 18, 2022, the couple sat across from a neurologist who delivered the diagnosis with all the delicacy of an uppercut.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

They hit the bag with a left-handed jab, a right-handed reverse, a hook, another hook, an uppercut, another jab, bam, bam, bam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

I tried out my uppercut, right hook, and blocking with the left.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz