sucker-punch

Example Sentences

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That home sucker-punch was sealed by a VAR awarded penalty, but this time, technology was Aberdeen's saviour.

From BBC

Even if City don't play that well, they are resilient and I can see them hitting Arsenal with a sucker-punch - yes they lost twice last week, but they won't lose too many more games this season.

From BBC

The sucker-punch speed comes from two main factors, said DesRosiers: sea surface temperature and lack of wind shear.

From Seattle Times

I think it was an unfortunate deflection, I haven't watched it back yet, but it was sucker-punch just before half-time getting so close, it would have been nice going in 1-0 up.

From BBC

A movie that often feels dangerously out of control even as it knows exactly what it’s doing, “Bottoms” is an outrageous queer teen comedy that could hit summer audiences like a sucker-punch surprise.

From Los Angeles Times