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

Examples of punch in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The stories landed like a one-two punch in The Post newsroom, raising even more alarm and upping the panic level at the newspaper to new heights. —

Oliver Darcy, CNN, 18 June 2024 The one-two immigration punch (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press) Biden came out with a one-two punch in recent days on immigration, going it largely alone on an issue that has had him on the ropes for years. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 Just a few months ago, Halley made headlines — and TikToks — after being punched in the face by a stranger while walking on a NYC sidewalk. —

Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2024 Buscemi was punched in the face by an unidentified individual. —

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for punch in

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