1
: a combination of two quick blows in rapid succession in boxing
especially
: a left jab followed at once by a hard blow with the right hand
2
or one-two punch
: two forces combining to produce a marked effect
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At his best, Towns is a matchup nightmare who forms a potent one-two punch with Brunson.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Robertson’s next-level play this year, plus Hintz’s strong defense and playmaking, forms a one-two punch with the Rantanen line that challenges opposing defenders, allowing Dallas to spread the wealth across the top line.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Southpaw ace Danny Kenney is a two-way force, and hard-throwing righty Liam Pearson adds to a dangerous one-two combination.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Robertson’s next-level play this year, plus Hintz’s strong defense and playmaking, forms a one-two punch with the Rantanen line that challenges opposing defenders, allowing Dallas to spread the wealth across the top line.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Southpaw ace Danny Kenney is a two-way force, and hard-throwing righty Liam Pearson adds to a dangerous one-two combination.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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