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Recent Examples of sucker punch
Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
Though the evening doesn't quite go as planned, the gang consoles each other at home, where Jess gets her revenge on Nick for the sucker punch.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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
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In June 2016, for instance, a Trump rally in downtown San Jose was the scene of a bloody melee of sucker punches, thrown bottles and burned MAGA hats once protesters showed up.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
Though the evening doesn't quite go as planned, the gang consoles each other at home, where Jess gets her revenge on Nick for the sucker punch.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucker punch
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The book on Usyk is that he can be hurt with body blows.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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More than 100 firefighters battled the structure fire, categorized as a major emergency incident, for nearly two hours with no injuries reported before the blaze was knocked down around 12:30 p.m., officials said.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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As TikTok waits to hear whether the Supreme Court will knock down a new law that could ban the platform in the U.S., Trump weighed in on the controversy.Stephanie Murray, Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Similar patterns follow after European contact: When settlers felled northern Wisconsin’s white pine forests, tribes like the Menominee turned to trees such as hemlock and butternut.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Tent poles, for instance, are made from trees that have been naturally felled by elephants, and the whole camp runs on solar power.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 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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Helicopters have green lights on the right side, red on the left, and white on the tail.George Petras, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles The 1,076-square-foot boutique decked in ultramarine blue contrasting with the resort-nodding light wooden decor, is to carry the brand’s men’s and women’s collections.Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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But thanks to an idea from new executive chef Sergio Ledesma, Hotel Van Zandt recently transformed its lobby space into an inviting place for guests to gather, with living areas decked in artisanal and vintage furniture pieces, and a beautiful, art nouveau inspired cocktail bar and lounge.Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 19 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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Russian Tea Cookies Courtesy of Colleen Craft 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts Cream butter, add sugar and continue to cream.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Restaurants usually price proteins at 2.5 times their cost, but a side of French fries or creamed spinach might be jacked up six times.John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The perfect itinerary might include a three-hour surf session, a two-hour breakfast, and a half-day swing in the hammock before sampling Costa Rican elixirs like goldenberry and cas on the rooftop bar.Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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The strange pendulum swing from one scenario to the other catches you off guard—and isn’t that the mark of truly exciting fiction?Vogue, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Sucker punch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucker%20punch. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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