punching bag
Example Sentences
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"We have grown tired of seeing our country used as a punching bag," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The punching bag for senators opposed to prediction markets was former U.S. representative Patrick McHenry, a senior advisor to a prediction market lobbying organization funded by firms like Kalshi.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
A slow start to these playoffs and last year’s postseason struggles made Reaves an online punching bag for fan frustrations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Robinhood’s backers say the firm has been unfairly targeted by its critics, becoming a kind of industry punching bag held responsible for individuals’ investment decisions and broader shifts in the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
There was an old-school punching bag in the garage, hanging way out of Park's reach.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
