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Recent Examples of sucker punch
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
After a sucker punch of an introduction that evokes the childhood trauma of anyone who’s seen Bambi, Neva traffics almost exclusively in the well-meaning manipulation of players’ emotional intelligence.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
But Lauri Markkanen represented an opportunity for the Dubs to return to the mix in the Western Conference — a chance to pull out of the downward spiral that started when, in the aftermath of the surprise 2022 NBA title, Draymond Green sucker punched Jordan Poole in a preseason practice.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Kennedy’s antics may sound like a punchline, but his campaign could be the sucker punch that decides the election.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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But, the Dodgers have been clearly, surprisingly staggered, after the reality check of a long afternoon, the unsettled recipients of one nasty sucker punch.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
After a sucker punch of an introduction that evokes the childhood trauma of anyone who’s seen Bambi, Neva traffics almost exclusively in the well-meaning manipulation of players’ emotional intelligence.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
But Lauri Markkanen represented an opportunity for the Dubs to return to the mix in the Western Conference — a chance to pull out of the downward spiral that started when, in the aftermath of the surprise 2022 NBA title, Draymond Green sucker punched Jordan Poole in a preseason practice.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Kennedy’s antics may sound like a punchline, but his campaign could be the sucker punch that decides the election.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punch
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The critical news, which may save Syria from a relapse into violence: Assad’s flight to exile in Moscow is a body blow to Iran’s ayatollahs and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, for whom Syria had critical importance.Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Washington fought back after absorbing the early body blow, using a 10-0 run to pull within 42-31.John Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024
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The fires were knocked down by 4:35 p.m., the fire department said in a follow-up post.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Banis told Newsweek she's tried previously putting up barricades, which allowed Dotty to still stay upstairs with her, but they quickly got knocked down or Dotty would break through them.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ezri Konsa resembled a right central defender in a back three, with Diego Carlos stationed between him and Torres, who was on the left.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The political left, especially George Soros, have worked for racial divide by pushing very questionable theories of victimhood.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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For more than 75 years, The Colony Hotel has been decking the palms.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Louisville's top-notch craft breweries are putting on their Santa hats, decking their halls, and getting ready to pour you a seasonal drink (or two).Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Finneas, a musician in his own right, is both Eilish's brother and producer.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waived his right to an extradition hearing and was flown from Pennsylvania to New York on Thursday afternoon to face federal charges.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Just your traditional method of first creaming the butter and sugar, then adding in liquid ingredients followed by the dry ones.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Take over-the-counter (OTC) creams: Anti-itch lotions, such as calamine lotions, can help relieve itching and discomfort.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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This change may help partially explain some large swings in the data at individual schools.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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This year’s biggest swing was also one of the worst misfires, with early screenings prior to its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival portending critical and financial doom.Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Sucker punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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