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Recent Examples of one-two
The one-two punch doesn’t bode well for a stream of tech and social media earnings coming later this week.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
After a supporting role in Anna Karenina (2012), Gleeson became a leading man with the one-two punch of Tim in About Time (2013) and Jon Burroughs in Frank (2014).
—Julia Emmanuele, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chicago Bears hoping 1st-round selection of TE Colston Loveland ‘creates creativity’ in Ben Johnson’s offense
Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears offense a one-two punch at tight end.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
After the one-two punch (or burning, or stabbing) of the siege on Jackson and Joel’s murder, a more sedate, transitional episode lets the characters regain their composure as much as the viewers.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
After a supporting role in Anna Karenina (2012), Gleeson became a leading man with the one-two punch of Tim in About Time (2013) and Jon Burroughs in Frank (2014).
—Julia Emmanuele, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Chicago Bears hoping 1st-round selection of TE Colston Loveland ‘creates creativity’ in Ben Johnson’s offense
Colston Loveland will pair with Cole Kmet to give coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears offense a one-two punch at tight end.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
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President Donald Trump has failed to make Ed Martin the permanent U.S. prosecutor for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in what is a blow to his administration's goals.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The endorsement is also a blow to former Ohio State University football coach and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, who was considering entering the gubernatorial race, as well as Attorney General Dave Yost, who is running to succeed DeWine.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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The de facto trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies had produced domestic and global economic pressure that appeared on the brink of calamity.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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This belies the notion that the CCP would be a reliable partner if the world ever faced calamity again.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Google’s Update Decision—Bad News For 50% Of Android Users And so a PDF attached to an SMS is a double whammy.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The double whammy this past season was that Embiid’s stats weren’t close to his elite per-game numbers from the previous season.—
Eric Wong,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups are concerned about the program office's ability to have the capacity to continue that mission and respond to emergencies like the Louisiana oil spill.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The blast, launched off Jason Adam, gave Grisham 10 homers for the season and set up Escarra’s game-winner.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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In his directorial film debut, Lin-Manuel Miranda delivers a blast of noise, color, and joy with the help of his cast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford, and a host of Broadway legends.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
7 May 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-two. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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