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Recent Examples of one-two
Metcalf is going to become the lead receiver next to George Pickens, giving the Steelers a massive one-two punch in the receiving department.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
He and Dobbins — former teammates with the Baltimore Ravens — were expected to be a dynamic one-two punch for the Chargers, but injuries slowed down both running backs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
That's when the spread of fentanyl and the COVID pandemic dealt a one-two punch, triggering a catastrophic surge of fatal overdoses.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
With the deal, reportedly worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed, Adams joins Puka Nacua as Stafford’s one-two punch in the receiving game.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
He and Dobbins — former teammates with the Baltimore Ravens — were expected to be a dynamic one-two punch for the Chargers, but injuries slowed down both running backs.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-two
Noun
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The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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More price hikes provide a psychological blow that shakes consumer confidence.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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How to sear into a reader’s brain the profound calamity of a dozen savage killings?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke before the worldwide stock market calamity finally got to him.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use the Right Size Rugs Rugs instantly warm and ground a space, but getting them right is a double whammy.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs and tax cuts are a double whammy for lower earners The benefits of the 2017 Trump tax cuts were skewed toward higher earners, nearly all analyses of the legislation show.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The disaster led to passage of the Federal Coal Mine and Safety Act, which in turn added the miners' surveillance program under the respiratory health division at NIOSH.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the EU Commission urged its 450 million citizens to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours in the event of emergencies like cyberattacks, climate disasters, disease and also geopolitical conflicts.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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That three-run blast headlined a 10-run surge by the Marlins.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The system is impossible to jam with blasts of radio waves, a common counter-measure in the field.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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“One-two.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-two. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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