punch up
Example Sentences
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The Cheetahs are a compact, spirited outfit led by veteran striker Steve Mounie, but lack punch up front.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
Add a little lift to baked potato soup, toss it into egg salad, or punch up deviled eggs.
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2025
That examination comes across eight match days between September and January, when Celtic must punch up rather than punch down.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024
I didn’t expect much from the Rams this season, yet their strong performances against San Francisco and Philadelphia, the only remaining undefeated teams, show they can punch up.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023
I must punch up the fire again—but it’s hard to get the kinks out o’ my backbone;” he straightened his curled-up spine with difficulty and stumbled out on the camping-ground.
From A Scout of To-day by Hornibrook, Isabel
