punch
Example Sentences
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But in the past two seasons under ex-Australia head coach Darren Lehmann, the Steelbacks have started to punch above their weight again.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
They punch above their weight in terms of drama and, well, media coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Burgers are the obvious choice, but smoked meatloaf stuffed with cheese is mostly hands-off and packs a hell of a punch.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The U.S. soccer team showed it still can’t punch past top World Cup talent during an ugly knockout loss to Belgium, but it hopes it helped grow the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
I freeze in place —but Tano beats me to the punch.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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