punched
Example Sentences
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At one point, he dramatically punched out a batter on two consecutive pitches, only for an animated rendering to reveal that he was wrong both times, in front of nearly 40,000 people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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 the air as he walked off the mound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The quick snip of her voice and the way she punched at the dough in the bowl I heard knocking against the table told me just how mad she really felt.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
