punch

Example Sentences

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Despite their arguments, and the admission of the punch, the prosecutors had reason to worry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Her response to questions about the DOJ’s failure to prosecute Epstein’s accomplices with the statement “the Dow is over $50,000 right now” became an immediate punch line.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

If he's losing every round and then pulls a punch out of his back pocket, does that throw him right back into the mix?

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She called it “a punch to the gut.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Where was the Boaz that was ready to punch out a guest to defend her?

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny