punch

Example Sentences

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But that punch, if devastating to Chakrabarti’s campaign, had clearly not knocked out Wiener — who was ready Tuesday night with a few punches of his own in a speech to his supporters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Bournemouth, and Brighton and Brentford, just seem to be a brilliantly run clubs and that no matter who comes in they punch well above their weight.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

From Salon • May 29, 2026

They punch well above their weight by moving in crowds and magnifying their impact with leverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Her words felt like a punch to the throat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith