punch in
verb
punched in; punching in; punches in
: to record the time of one's arrival or beginning work by punching a time clock
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Elect for a deep charcoal or blue-black to pack a similar punch in the kitchen without backing the design into a tight corner, and incorporate matte black hardware or soapstone countertops to scratch the itch instead.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
And that popularity is well-earned — with high stakes, sweeping character arcs and simmering romantic tension, dark romance pulls no punches in the exploration of trauma, redemption, morality, justice and the nature of love.
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The atmospheric river is expected to pack a more powerful punch in Northern California.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
And that popularity is well-earned — with high stakes, sweeping character arcs and simmering romantic tension, dark romance pulls no punches in the exploration of trauma, redemption, morality, justice and the nature of love.
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The atmospheric river is expected to pack a more powerful punch in Northern California.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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