punched
Example Sentences
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England coupled an impressive scramble defence with the attacking threat of Feyi-Waboso, who repeatedly punched holes in attack.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Argentina won the match 2-1 thanks to two Maradona goals, including his infamous "Hand of God" finish in which he illegally punched the ball into the net.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Matched up against the most tactically sophisticated team at the tournament, Les Bleus fell into traps, made mistakes, and never punched through Spain’s shifting wall of defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He punched away crosses, repelled free kick after free kick and, in one breath-catching moment, spread his limbs to deny Messi in a one-on-one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Jinjoo pulled a sour face and punched the hay to make it comfortable.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
