punch
Example Sentences
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My diagnosis was a punch in the gut.
From Los Angeles Times
The final punch came when 70-year-old Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive on Long Island, announced his run for the GOP nomination for Governor this month.
A house drink — sparkling water with a curl of citrus peel, a quick batch of punch — a bowl of spiced nuts, a tiny tray of chocolate squares — whatever feels unmistakably yours.
From Salon
In the first round, Paul—dressed in a red and yellow homage to antagonist idol Hulk Hogan—threw 11 punches, landing two.
There was an embarrassing lack of punches by Paul and a litany of wild swings from Joshua that even a novice like his opponent was able to easily evade.
From BBC
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