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punch out

[puhnch-out] / ˈpʌntʃˌaʊt /


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He pulls that punch out of the blue, and when he lets that bomb go, you're in trouble.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Quick thinking led him to open the door and punch out Wiggle Inn’s window screens so water would flow through.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

In the show, the contestants must punch out certain shapes from a dalgona cookie — a honeycomb toffee-like sweet made from caramelized sugar and baking soda.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 25, 2023

It can punch out the front and rear underbodies which support the car's outer skin and provide a platform for suspension components.

From Reuters Apr. 27, 2023

“Tower. Engine explosion! Cockpit lights out. Am commencing starboard turn to avoid populated area. Will attempt to punch out when wings are level. Wish me luck. Over.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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