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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Curry’s body began convulsing and twitching with increasing severity, consistent with him sustaining a traumatic brain injury from being punched in the face, documents state.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The senior was able to stop two shots by Hanks while Jacob Olalde punched in what proved to be the game winner.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The victim’s friend was also punched in the face during the brawl.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The senior was able to stop two shots by Hanks while Jacob Olalde punched in what proved to be the game winner.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The victim’s friend was also punched in the face during the brawl.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Punch in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punch%20in. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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