punched in
Example Sentences
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That he, upon getting punched in the crotch by Johnny Cage, congratulates the latter on having stellar technique makes about as much sense as anything else on offer here.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
"He's good at exploiting weaknesses, but he backs down when he's punched in the face," Newsom said.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
“You have to understand that when it’s risk-off, you’re going to get punched in the stomach.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
As the quote attributed to Mike Tyson goes: Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the nose.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
As she folded back the leather wrapping, the chief mate grunted behind her, like he’d been punched in the stomach.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
