one-two

Example Sentences

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“You can call it a one-two punch,” said Ted Henken, a Cuba expert at Baruch College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s sort of a one-two punch,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Like many Americans, Clarke, who is 42 years old, was pushed to her financial limit by the one-two punch of inflation and the highest interest rates in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

McLaren slipped back from their effort in the sprint, for which they qualified first and third and finished one-two in the race.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It’s better in the afternoons with Brother Vu, who just wants us to do front kicks and back kicks, at times adding one-two punches.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai