haymaker

Example Sentences

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She said Jackson was not the aggressor and had not thrown a "haymaker".

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

But then comes the real haymaker: Not only is Apple unfairly messing with apps like WhatsApp, but with anyone who sends texts from non-iPhones, period.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2024

His first loss at USC, almost exactly one year ago, hit Caleb Williams like an emotional haymaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023

“Two teams in the center of the ring throwing haymaker after haymaker, and it’s not necessarily shot making. It’s the efforts.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Joey couldn’t hear what the guy was saying because his ears were still ringing from his sparring partner’s accidental haymaker.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen