punching bag
Example Sentences
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The punching bag for senators opposed to prediction markets was former U.S. representative Patrick McHenry, a senior advisor to a prediction market lobbying organization funded by firms like Kalshi.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
A slow start to these playoffs and last year’s postseason struggles made Reaves an online punching bag for fan frustrations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
It felt as if a boxer had used my bladder as a punching bag.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
“The attack is a reminder that Powell will remain a punching bag for the president as long as he is on the Fed board,” said Ethan Harris, a former top economist at Bank of America.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
"Exactly. But who ends up hurt for taking Needles, the punching bag, for granted?"
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
