uppercut
Example Sentences
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In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Finally, on July 18, 2022, the couple sat across from a neurologist who delivered the diagnosis with all the delicacy of an uppercut.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
A crisp straight right and uppercut connected in the eighth, with Yafai showing heart and toughness to stay in the fight.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
Rodriguez burst out of the blocks, rattling the champion early and buckling Yafai's legs with a sharp left uppercut.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025
TJ hunches over, then stands up straight as a nail with each uppercut.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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