one-two
Example Sentences
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“The press was so dramatic and so pronounced and it came in a one-two punch,” said David Novak, former CEO of Taco Bell parent Yum Brands, on a 2007 investor call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The one-two punch was a bright spot for HBO Max, the home of both programs, and the platform with the most nominations overall at 122.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
A seismic one-two punch, which seismologists call a “doublet,” has added to the unease over what is shaping up to be one of the Western Hemisphere’s worst quakes in years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Felix Nmecha fired Germany in front after playing a lovely one-two with Florian Wirtz.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Finally, when there are only twenty minutes left, he makes us number off one-two and we break up into teams for an abbreviated game, thanks to what he calls “unfortunate events.”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
