Examples of haymaker in a Sentence
He was knocked down by a haymaker to his jaw.
dealt his opponent a haymaker that sent him reeling across the boxing ring
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After a double-overtime thriller to start the series, the teams have traded haymakers in the last five contests, setting up a one-game showdown for the right to play in the NBA Finals.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2026
If Brunson is a knockout puncher, leaving opponents on the mat with devastating haymakers that turn the lights out, Anunoby specializes in body blows.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The challenge this season will be avoiding a haymaker from September and October.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2026
If Brunson is a knockout puncher, leaving opponents on the mat with devastating haymakers that turn the lights out, Anunoby specializes in body blows.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The challenge this season will be avoiding a haymaker from September and October.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
As both fighters were bloodied, Strickland said that Chimaev pointed to the mat near the end of the fifth round, which is a sign to fighters to start throwing haymakers.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for haymaker
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“Haymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haymaker. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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