punch

Example Sentences

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She comes up with a superior punch line, one worth delivering to an audience.

From Salon • May 29, 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

The Paris-based company, looking to punch above its weight in a sector dominated by US and Chinese firms, said it would be involved with car-crash tests and plane design.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The Rainbow Warriors held on for a 25-22 win to punch their ticket to the national title match.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

And with a quick punch to my shoulder, he was back to being the same old Detective Webster again.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan