punch

Example Sentences

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Rai doesn't punch hanging slabs of meat with his bare knuckles while training like the iconic boxing character.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“It reminds me of when teenage boys say, ‘OK, you punch me,’ ‘Punch me harder,’ and then they say, ‘It didn’t even hurt.’

From Slate • May 12, 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

With new limits on the deductibility of charitable gifts, QCDs pack an even bigger punch, because they provide a full effective deduction.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Woundedness, fury, and it lands like a punch.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse