sucker

Example Sentences

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Just as against Liverpool in August and Arsenal in September, Newcastle conceded a stoppage-time sucker punch against a member of the established order at home.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Adams missed another gilt-edged chance to level in the 53rd minute and four minutes later the Greeks caught Scotland out with a sucker punch.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

“I’m a bit of a sucker for a challenge,” he told reporters at this week’s annual general managers meetings in Las Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

“It’s a complete sucker punch,” said Jewlz Fahn, who lost her home in the Palisades, as did her parents and sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

I was tempted to go to it, but that might be a sucker move.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben