one-two

Example Sentences

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Still, a one-two punch of surging inflation and higher interest rates would be much more damaging to the U.S. economy than the recent spike in oil suggests.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

In skeleton, British athletes won three World Championship medals and 19 on the World Cup circuit - seven of which were gold - while Weston and Wyatt secured a one-two in the overall rankings.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

If the idea was to de-ice Melania for viewers and, in turn, make them forget about the allegations against Ratner, this one-two punch in the film’s first 10 minutes only portends glorious failure.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

Van Scoyoc and Cohen will be a formidable one-two duo for Palos Verdes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

“It’s like this,” Nora says, tapping a straight one-two beat on the back of my seat.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli