punch

Example Sentences

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New York pizza may be the gold standard for connoisseurs, but Iowan pizza packs a profit punch.

From Barron's • May 14, 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

He pulls that punch out of the blue, and when he lets that bomb go, you're in trouble.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“My mom has me punch a pillow at home,” Daniel says.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers