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Recent Examples of one-two
This one-two punch of causing harm and not being able to do anything about it is taking its toll on the good doctor (different from The Good Doctor).
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Moisture Holds Onto Heat Winter hits lawns with a one-two punch of cold temperatures and drying winds.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
The Gophers will need their one-two punch of all-Big Ten forward Dawson Garcia and Mitchell — and likely even more — to beat No. 20 Purdue (9-4, 1-1) in the restart of conference play at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Barn.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
Three players to watch for Penn State RB Nick Singleton: The one-two punch of Singleton and Kaytron Allen is in a good groove.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Moisture Holds Onto Heat Winter hits lawns with a one-two punch of cold temperatures and drying winds.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
The Gophers will need their one-two punch of all-Big Ten forward Dawson Garcia and Mitchell — and likely even more — to beat No. 20 Purdue (9-4, 1-1) in the restart of conference play at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Barn.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2025
Three players to watch for Penn State RB Nick Singleton: The one-two punch of Singleton and Kaytron Allen is in a good groove.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
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These tariffs could be a huge blow to the U.S. economy, as economists say tariffs are often passed along to end consumers in the form of higher prices.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The order to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, which was widely expected, follows a similar move by the first Trump administration in 2017 and deals a major blow to global efforts to protect the environment.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Another calamity hit just days into the search, when a C-47 crashed south of Whitehorse.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps this is also key to rebounding from this latest calamity.—
Shawn Hubler,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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That kind of double whammy amplifies the health risks involved.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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Boston Red Sox: Catcher, shortstop The Red Sox are next with a double whammy up the middle.—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Victims can apply for other forms of disaster assistance.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the potential new lead of the nation's federal national disaster response, Noem may also face questions about her handling of devastating floods in her state.—
Lexie Schapitl,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Washington Capitals' blast into elite status has also garnered honors from the White House.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a blast of Arctic air hits most of the country, Donald Trump will also be sworn in as president inside the Capitol on Monday because of the frigid conditions.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-two. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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