uppercut
Example Sentences
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In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
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
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal manages to uppercut a rapid short ball from England's Jofra Archer in "extraordinary" fashion on day one of the fourth Test match at Old Trafford.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
Chavez's best moments came in the ninth round when he landed an uppercut and right hook.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025
I tried out my uppercut, right hook, and blocking with the left.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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