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
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The Boxers, on the other hand, took a punch in the mouth in a 42-7 defeat, albeit against one of the state’s best in North Attleboro.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Shropshire punched in the score to tie the game at 21-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Dryer and right-hander Ben Casparius had formed a 1-2 punch in the bullpen, mostly tasked with taking down the middle innings.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Early in the second half of the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening road game at the New England Patriots, Jeanty punched in a 3-yard touchdown to give the Raiders a 14-10 lead.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Shropshire punched in the score to tie the game at 21-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Dryer and right-hander Ben Casparius had formed a 1-2 punch in the bullpen, mostly tasked with taking down the middle innings.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Early in the second half of the Las Vegas Raiders’ season-opening road game at the New England Patriots, Jeanty punched in a 3-yard touchdown to give the Raiders a 14-10 lead.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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